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How far is Bukoba from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) is 124 miles / 199 kilometers / 107 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 43 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Bukoba Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Bukoba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 123.661 miles
  • 199.013 kilometers
  • 107.459 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
  • 123.638 miles
  • 198.976 kilometers
  • 107.438 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 Bukoba?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Bukoba Airport is 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ)

On average, flying from Kigali to Bukoba generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 95 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 Bukoba

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

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 Bukoba Airport
City: Bukoba
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: BKZ
ICAO Code: HTBU
Coordinates: 1°17′59″S, 31°47′59″E