How far is Arusha from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Arusha (Arusha Airport) is 459 miles / 738 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Arusha (ARK) is 662 miles / 1065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 7 minutes.

Distance from Kigali to Arusha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 458.869 miles
• 738.478 kilometers
• 398.746 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

• 458.488 miles
• 737.866 kilometers
• 398.416 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 Arusha?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Arusha Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Arusha?

The time difference between Kigali and Arusha is 1 hour. Arusha is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Arusha Airport (ARK)

On average, flying from Kigali to Arusha generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 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 Arusha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Arusha Airport (ARK).

Airport information

Origin	Kigali International Airport
City:	Kigali
Country:	Rwanda
IATA Code:	KGL
ICAO Code:	HRYR
Coordinates:	1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E

Destination	Arusha Airport
City:	Arusha
Country:	Tanzania
IATA Code:	ARK
ICAO Code:	HTAR
Coordinates:	3°22′4″S, 36°37′59″E