The straight-line distance from Kigali, Rwanda to Abidjan, Ivory Coast is 3,850 km (2,392 miles).Abidjan is WNW of Kigali.
Distance (km)
3,850
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,392
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
282° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 18 min | 3,850 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 62 hr 36 min | ~5,005 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 | Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,850 km (2,392 miles) |
| Bearing | 282° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Kigali) | -1.9403°, 29.8739° |
| Coordinates (Abidjan) | 5.3600°, -4.0083° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kigali to Abidjan is 3,850 km (2,392 miles). Abidjan is WNW of Kigali.
A direct flight from Kigali to Abidjan takes approximately 5 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kigali to Abidjan takes approximately 62 hr 36 min. 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.
Abidjan is WNW (282 degrees) from Kigali.
The distance from Abidjan to Kigali is the same: 3,850 km (2,392 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.