Distance from Arusha to Kigali
How far is it from Arusha to Kigali? About 468 mi in a straight line and 570 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Arusha and Kigali are about 468 mi (752 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 570 mi (918 km), a drive of about 9 hr 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 22 min.
| Straight-line distance | 468 mi / 752 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 570 mi / 918 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 9 hr 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 22 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $71 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -2.663, 33.369 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Arusha to Kigali is about 468 mi (752 km) in a straight line, and roughly 570 mi (918 km) by road.