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How far is Istanbul from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 2950 miles / 4748 kilometers / 2564 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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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)
  • 2950.110 miles
  • 4747.742 kilometers
  • 2563.575 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
  • 2962.305 miles
  • 4767.368 kilometers
  • 2574.173 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Kigali to Istanbul generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E