Distance from Kigali to Nakuru
How far is it from Kigali to Nakuru? About 431 mi in a straight line and 525 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Kigali and Nakuru are about 431 mi (693 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 525 mi (845 km), a drive of about 8 hr 54 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 18 min.
| Straight-line distance | 431 mi / 693 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 525 mi / 845 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 8 hr 54 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 18 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $66 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -1.130, 33.066 |
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
Kigali to Nakuru is about 431 mi (693 km) in a straight line, and roughly 525 mi (845 km) by road.