Distance from Chicago to Kigali

The distance between Chicago, United States and Kigali, Rwanda is 12,422 kilometers (7,719 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Kigali, Rwanda

From Chicago to Kigali, the straight-line distance is 12,422 kilometers, heading east. Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Kigali is at 1,542 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1 day
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Kigali, Rwanda

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Kigali

Coordinates: 1.95° S 30.0589° E

Elevation: 1,542 m (5,059 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Kigali International Airport (KGL)
  • Kirundo Airport (KRE)
  • Gisenyi Airport (GYI)
  • Goma International Airport (GOM)
  • Kamembe Airport (KME)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Kigali

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Kigali to Gisenyi 93 km
From Kigali to Musanze 69 km
From Kigali to Byumba 41 km
From Kigali to Nyagatare 78 km
From Kigali to Gitarama 36 km

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Fortaleza, Brazil Navi Mumbai, India 12,419 km
Canberra, Australia Kampala, Uganda 12,418 km
Chengdu, China Hermosillo, Mexico 12,426 km
Newcastle, Australia Culiacán, Mexico 12,427 km
Surat, India Auckland, New Zealand 12,427 km

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