How far is Kigali from Matadi?
The distance between Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 1182 miles / 1902 kilometers / 1027 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Matadi (MAT) to Kigali (KGL) is 1771 miles / 2850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 44 minutes.
Matadi Tshimpi Airport – Kigali International Airport
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Distance from Matadi to Kigali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Matadi to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1181.904 miles
- 1902.090 kilometers
- 1027.046 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- 1180.957 miles
- 1900.567 kilometers
- 1026.224 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 Matadi to Kigali?
The estimated flight time from Matadi Tshimpi Airport to Kigali International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Matadi and Kigali?
The time difference between Matadi and Kigali is 1 hour. Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Matadi.
Flight carbon footprint between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)
On average, flying from Matadi to Kigali generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Matadi to Kigali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).
Airport information
| Origin | Matadi Tshimpi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Matadi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | MAT |
| ICAO Code: | FZAM |
| Coordinates: | 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E |
| Destination | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |