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How far is Mbanza Congo from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Mbanza Congo (Mbanza Congo Airport) is 1135 miles / 1827 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) is 1760 miles / 2832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 47 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Mbanza Congo Airport

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1135
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1827
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987
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Distance from Kigali to Mbanza Congo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1135.339 miles
  • 1827.151 kilometers
  • 986.583 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
  • 1134.565 miles
  • 1825.906 kilometers
  • 985.910 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 Mbanza Congo?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Mbanza Congo Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)

On average, flying from Kigali to Mbanza Congo generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Mbanza Congo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY).

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 Mbanza Congo Airport
City: Mbanza Congo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SSY
ICAO Code: FNBC
Coordinates: 6°16′11″S, 14°14′49″E