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How far is Nanyuki from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Nanyuki (Nanyuki Airport) is 495 miles / 797 kilometers / 430 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Nanyuki (NYK) is 749 miles / 1206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 55 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Nanyuki Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Nanyuki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 494.930 miles
  • 796.513 kilometers
  • 430.082 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
  • 494.610 miles
  • 795.998 kilometers
  • 429.805 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 Nanyuki?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Nanyuki Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Nanyuki Airport (NYK)

On average, flying from Kigali to Nanyuki generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 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 Nanyuki

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

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 Nanyuki Airport
City: Nanyuki
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NYK
ICAO Code: HKNY
Coordinates: 0°3′44″S, 37°2′27″E