Distance from Kakamega to Kitale
How far is it from Kakamega to Kitale? About 53 mi in a straight line and 70 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Kakamega and Kitale are about 53 mi (86 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 70 mi (112 km), a drive of about 1 hr 36 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 36 min.
| Straight-line distance | 53 mi / 86 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 70 mi / 112 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 36 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 36 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $9 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 0.650, 34.879 |
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
Kakamega to Kitale is about 53 mi (86 km) in a straight line, and roughly 70 mi (112 km) by road.