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How far is Kigali from Kigoma?

The distance between Kigoma (Kigoma Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 203 miles / 327 kilometers / 177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigoma (TKQ) to Kigali (KGL) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 17 minutes.

Kigoma Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Kigoma to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 203.278 miles
  • 327.144 kilometers
  • 176.643 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
  • 204.371 miles
  • 328.903 kilometers
  • 177.593 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 Kigoma to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Kigoma Airport to Kigali International Airport is 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigoma Airport (TKQ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Kigoma to Kigali generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigoma to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigoma Airport (TKQ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin Kigoma Airport
City: Kigoma
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: TKQ
ICAO Code: HTKA
Coordinates: 4°52′58″S, 29°37′58″E
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