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How far is Kilimanjaro from Kisumu?

The distance between Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) and Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) is 281 miles / 453 kilometers / 244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kisumu (KIS) to Kilimanjaro (JRO) is 420 miles / 676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 46 minutes.

Kisumu International Airport – Kilimanjaro International Airport

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Distance from Kisumu to Kilimanjaro

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kisumu to Kilimanjaro. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 281.175 miles
  • 452.507 kilometers
  • 244.334 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
  • 282.123 miles
  • 454.032 kilometers
  • 245.158 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 Kisumu to Kilimanjaro?

The estimated flight time from Kisumu International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kisumu and Kilimanjaro?

There is no time difference between Kisumu and Kilimanjaro.

Flight carbon footprint between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

On average, flying from Kisumu to Kilimanjaro generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kisumu to Kilimanjaro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Airport information

Origin Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E
Destination Kilimanjaro International Airport
City: Kilimanjaro
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: JRO
ICAO Code: HTKJ
Coordinates: 3°25′45″S, 37°4′28″E