The straight-line distance from Kigali, Rwanda to Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,705 km (1,681 miles).Johannesburg is S of Kigali.
Distance (km)
2,705
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,681
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
S
184° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 54 min | 2,705 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 44 hr | ~3,517 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Kigali, Rwanda |
| To | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,705 km (1,681 miles) |
| Bearing | 184° (S) |
| Coordinates (Kigali) | -1.9403°, 29.8739° |
| Coordinates (Johannesburg) | -26.2041°, 28.0473° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kigali to Johannesburg is 2,705 km (1,681 miles). Johannesburg is S of Kigali.
A direct flight from Kigali to Johannesburg takes approximately 3 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kigali to Johannesburg takes approximately 44 hr. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Johannesburg is S (184 degrees) from Kigali.
The distance from Johannesburg to Kigali is the same: 2,705 km (1,681 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.