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How far is Bunia from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Bunia (Bunia Airport) is 243 miles / 391 kilometers / 211 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Bunia (BUX) is 384 miles / 618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 20 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Bunia Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Bunia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 242.903 miles
  • 390.914 kilometers
  • 211.077 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
  • 244.265 miles
  • 393.106 kilometers
  • 212.260 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 Bunia?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Bunia Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Bunia?

There is no time difference between Kigali and Bunia.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Bunia Airport (BUX)

On average, flying from Kigali to Bunia generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 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 Bunia

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

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 Bunia Airport
City: Bunia
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BUX
ICAO Code: FZKA
Coordinates: 1°33′56″N, 30°13′14″E