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How far is Addis Ababa from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) is 960 miles / 1545 kilometers / 834 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) is 1570 miles / 2527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 48 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Addis Ababa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 960.273 miles
  • 1545.410 kilometers
  • 834.455 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
  • 963.123 miles
  • 1549.996 kilometers
  • 836.931 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 Addis Ababa?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

On average, flying from Kigali to Addis Ababa generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Addis Ababa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

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 Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
City: Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: ADD
ICAO Code: HAAB
Coordinates: 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″E

Airlines flying from Kigali (KGL) to Addis Ababa (ADD)

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Ethiopian Airlines