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How far is Assab from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 1344 miles / 2162 kilometers / 1168 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Assab (ASA) is 2048 miles / 3296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 13 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Assab International Airport

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1344
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2162
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1168
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Distance from Kigali to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1343.551 miles
  • 2162.235 kilometers
  • 1167.514 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
  • 1347.261 miles
  • 2168.207 kilometers
  • 1170.738 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 Assab?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Assab International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Kigali to Assab generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Assab

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

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 Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E