Current Date And Time In Kigali, Rwanda
Sunday, 12 July 2026
04:58:42 CAT
Capital: Kigali
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,302,000
Area: 730.00 km²
State Code: 01
Find states and regions closest to Kigali in Rwanda with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Rwanda and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Rwanda
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Kigali from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Northern Province | 23 mi | 38 km | 20 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Province | 28 mi | 45 km | 24 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Kirundo | 44 mi | 71 km | 38 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Western Province | 52 mi | 83 km | 45 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Province | 53 mi | 85 km | 46 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Muyinga | 65 mi | 105 km | 57 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Ngozi | 67 mi | 108 km | 58 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Kayanza | 74 mi | 119 km | 64 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Karuzi | 80 mi | 129 km | 70 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Bubanza | 91 mi | 147 km | 79 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kigali by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kigali supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Burundi | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Uganda | 283 mi | 456 km | 246 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Tanzania | 462 mi | 743 km | 401 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Kenya | 570 mi | 918 km | 495 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 578 mi | 931 km | 502 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kigali. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali (You) | Rwanda | 1,302,000 | 730 | 1,783.56 |
| Northern Province | Rwanda | 2,141,000 | 3,276 | 653.60 |
| Eastern Province | Rwanda | 3,211,000 | 9,813 | 339.54 |
| Kirundo | Burundi | 741,815 | 1,703 | 435.52 |
| Western Province | Rwanda | 2,684,000 | 5,882 | 456.27 |
| Southern Province | Rwanda | 2,907,000 | 6,118 | 487.52 |
| Muyinga | Burundi | 812,281 | 1,836 | 442.48 |
| Ngozi | Burundi | 892,990 | 1,474 | 605.71 |
| Kayanza | Burundi | 735,112 | 1,233 | 596.28 |
| Karuzi | Burundi | 533,267 | 1,457 | 366.03 |
| Bubanza | Burundi | 664,102 | 1,089 | 609.83 |
How does Kigali rank within Rwanda? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Kigali appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Eastern Province | 3,211,000 |
| Southern Province | 2,907,000 |
| Western Province | 2,684,000 |
| Northern Province | 2,141,000 |
| Kigali ⭐ | 1,302,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Eastern Province | 9,813 |
| Southern Province | 6,118 |
| Western Province | 5,882 |
| Northern Province | 3,276 |
| Kigali ⭐ | 730 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Kigali ⭐ | 1,783.56 |
| Northern Province | 653.60 |
| Southern Province | 487.52 |
| Western Province | 456.27 |
| Eastern Province | 339.54 |
Kigali is a state or region within Rwanda in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kigali is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Kigali by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Rwanda page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Kigali using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Kigali.
Knowing the distance from Kigali to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Rwanda. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Kigali map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kigali to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Kigali table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Kigali below the states table, or compare all Rwanda states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Rwanda state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.