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How far is Mombasa from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Mombasa (Moi International Airport) is 668 miles / 1076 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA) is 901 miles / 1450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 18 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Moi International Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Mombasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 668.313 miles
  • 1075.545 kilometers
  • 580.748 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
  • 667.762 miles
  • 1074.660 kilometers
  • 580.270 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 Mombasa?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Moi International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Moi International Airport (MBA)

On average, flying from Kigali to Mombasa generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 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 Mombasa

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

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 Moi International Airport
City: Mombasa
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MBA
ICAO Code: HKMO
Coordinates: 4°2′5″S, 39°35′39″E

Airlines flying from Kigali (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA)

Rwandair Express