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How far is Kigali from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 4095 miles / 6590 kilometers / 3558 nautical miles.

London Heathrow 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)
  • 4094.642 miles
  • 6589.688 kilometers
  • 3558.147 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
  • 4104.467 miles
  • 6605.500 kilometers
  • 3566.685 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 Heathrow Airport to Kigali International Airport is 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from London to Kigali generates about 468 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 468 kilograms equals 1 032 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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