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How far is Maasai Mara from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Maasai Mara (Mara Serena Airport) is 339 miles / 545 kilometers / 294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Maasai Mara (MRE) is 550 miles / 885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 35 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Mara Serena Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Maasai Mara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 338.827 miles
  • 545.289 kilometers
  • 294.432 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
  • 338.477 miles
  • 544.726 kilometers
  • 294.128 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 Maasai Mara?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Mara Serena Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Mara Serena Airport (MRE)

On average, flying from Kigali to Maasai Mara generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 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 Maasai Mara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Mara Serena Airport (MRE).

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 Mara Serena Airport
City: Maasai Mara
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MRE
ICAO Code: HKMS
Coordinates: 1°24′21″S, 35°0′29″E