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How far is Abidjan from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Abidjan (Port Bouet Airport) is 2406 miles / 3872 kilometers / 2090 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Abidjan (ABJ) is 3365 miles / 5416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 32 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Port Bouet Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Abidjan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Abidjan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2405.643 miles
  • 3871.508 kilometers
  • 2090.447 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
  • 2403.629 miles
  • 3868.266 kilometers
  • 2088.696 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 Kigali to Abidjan?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Port Bouet Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Port Bouet Airport (ABJ)

On average, flying from Kigali to Abidjan generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Abidjan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Port Bouet Airport (ABJ).

Airport information

Origin Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E
Destination Port Bouet Airport
City: Abidjan
Country: Côte d'Ivoire Flag of Côte d'Ivoire
IATA Code: ABJ
ICAO Code: DIAP
Coordinates: 5°15′41″N, 3°55′34″W