How far is Bahir Dar from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Bahir Dar (Bahir Dar Airport) is 1056 miles / 1699 kilometers / 917 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Bahir Dar (BJR) is 1918 miles / 3087 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 16 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Bahir Dar Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Bahir Dar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Bahir Dar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1055.590 miles
- 1698.808 kilometers
- 917.283 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- 1059.859 miles
- 1705.678 kilometers
- 920.992 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 Bahir Dar?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Bahir Dar Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Bahir Dar?
The time difference between Kigali and Bahir Dar is 1 hour. Bahir Dar is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR)
On average, flying from Kigali to Bahir Dar generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 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 Bahir Dar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Bahir Dar Airport (BJR).
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 | Bahir Dar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bahir Dar |
| Country: | Ethiopia  |
| IATA Code: | BJR |
| ICAO Code: | HABD |
| Coordinates: | 11°36′29″N, 37°19′17″E |