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How far is Boma from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Boma (Boma Airport) is 1208 miles / 1944 kilometers / 1050 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Boma (BOA) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 2 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Boma Airport

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1208
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1944
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1050
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Distance from Kigali to Boma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1208.013 miles
  • 1944.108 kilometers
  • 1049.734 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
  • 1207.039 miles
  • 1942.540 kilometers
  • 1048.888 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 Boma?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Boma Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Boma Airport (BOA)

On average, flying from Kigali to Boma generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Boma

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

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 Boma Airport
City: Boma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BOA
ICAO Code: FZAJ
Coordinates: 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E