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How far is Kigali from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 4070 miles / 6550 kilometers / 3536 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from London to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4069.704 miles
  • 6549.553 kilometers
  • 3536.476 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
  • 4079.553 miles
  • 6565.403 kilometers
  • 3545.034 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 London to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Kigali International Airport is 8 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from London to Kigali generates about 465 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 465 kilograms equals 1 025 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination 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