Distance from Kigali to Kakamega

The distance between Kigali, Rwanda and Kakamega, Kenya is 578 kilometers (359 miles).

Kigali, Rwanda

Kakamega, Kakamega County, Kenya

From Kigali to Kakamega, the straight-line distance is 578 kilometers, heading northeast. Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Kigali at 1,542 meters above sea level and Kakamega at 1,563 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 16-18 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
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)
Kakamega, Kenya

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Nairobi

Coordinates: 0.2842° N 34.7523° E

Elevation: 1,563 m (5,128 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Kakamega Airport (GGM)
  • Kisumu Airport (KIS)
  • Eldoret International Airport (EDL)
  • Tororo Airport (TRY)
  • Kitale Airport (KTL)

Other distances from Kigali

Distance 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

Other distances from Kakamega

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Kakamega to Nairobi 288 km
From Kakamega to Mombasa 727 km
From Kakamega to Nakuru 161 km
From Kakamega to Eldoret 63 km
From Kakamega to Kisumu 43 km

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