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How far is Kisumu from Kilimanjaro?

The distance between Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) and Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) is 281 miles / 453 kilometers / 244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Kisumu (KIS) is 419 miles / 674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 43 minutes.

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Kisumu International Airport

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Distance from Kilimanjaro to Kisumu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kilimanjaro to Kisumu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 281.175 miles
  • 452.507 kilometers
  • 244.334 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 282.123 miles
  • 454.032 kilometers
  • 245.158 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kilimanjaro to Kisumu?

The estimated flight time from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kisumu International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kilimanjaro and Kisumu?

There is no time difference between Kilimanjaro and Kisumu.

Flight carbon footprint between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS)

On average, flying from Kilimanjaro to Kisumu generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kilimanjaro to Kisumu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS).

Airport information

Origin Kilimanjaro International Airport
City: Kilimanjaro
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: JRO
ICAO Code: HTKJ
Coordinates: 3°25′45″S, 37°4′28″E
Destination Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E