How far is Kisumu from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) is 343 miles / 552 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Kisumu (KIS) is 507 miles / 816 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 7 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Kisumu International Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Kisumu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Kisumu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 342.730 miles
- 551.571 kilometers
- 297.825 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- 342.676 miles
- 551.484 kilometers
- 297.778 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 Kisumu?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Kisumu International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Kisumu?
The time difference between Kigali and Kisumu is 1 hour. Kisumu is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS)
On average, flying from Kigali to Kisumu generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 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 Kisumu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS).
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 | Kisumu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kisumu |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | KIS |
| ICAO Code: | HKKI |
| Coordinates: | 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E |