How far is Istanbul from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 2976 miles / 4789 kilometers / 2586 nautical miles.

Distance from Kigali to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2975.902 miles
• 4789.250 kilometers
• 2585.988 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

• 2988.123 miles
• 4808.917 kilometers
• 2596.608 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Istanbul?

The time difference between Kigali and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Kigali to Istanbul generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Istanbul

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

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	Istanbul Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	IST
ICAO Code:	LTFM
Coordinates:	41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E

Airlines flying from Kigali (KGL) to Istanbul (IST)

Rwandair Express