How far is Blantyre from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) is 998 miles / 1607 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Blantyre (BLZ) is 1598 miles / 2571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 48 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Chileka International Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Blantyre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Blantyre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 998.272 miles
- 1606.563 kilometers
- 867.475 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- 1002.884 miles
- 1613.985 kilometers
- 871.482 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 Blantyre?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Chileka International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Blantyre?
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Chileka International Airport (BLZ)
On average, flying from Kigali to Blantyre generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Blantyre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Chileka International Airport (BLZ).
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 | Chileka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Blantyre |
| Country: | Malawi  |
| IATA Code: | BLZ |
| ICAO Code: | FWCL |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′44″S, 34°58′26″E |