Distance Between Rwanda Cities

To calculate the distance between cities in Rwanda, click on a city from the list below. Rwanda (RW) is located in the continent of Africa and shares borders with Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania and Uganda. For distance calculations to cities in these countries, see cities near Rwanda.

Cities in Rwanda

Note: that the cities listed below are deemed major based on population. While there may be more major cities, these are the most populated cities in Rwanda.

City Population
Kigali (Country Capital)745,261
Butare89,600
Gitarama87,613
Ruhengeri86,685
Gisenyi83,623
Byumba70,593
Cyangugu63,883
Kibuye48,024
Rwamagana47,203
Kibungo46,240

Cities Near Rwanda

The list below shows the distance between the above cities in Rwanda and populated cities outside of Rwanda which are closest.

  • Mi = Miles
  • Km = Kilometers
  • = Flight distance
  • = Driving distance
  Rwanda to Burundi  
Butare to Ngozi34.9 Km (21.7 Mi) 41.1 Km (25.6 Mi)
Butare to Kirundo40.1 Km (24.9 Mi) 113.2 Km (70.3 Mi)
  Rwanda to Democratic Republic of the Congo  
Gisenyi to Goma5.1 Km (3.2 Mi) 7.7 Km (4.8 Mi)
Gisenyi to Bongandanga977.2 Km (607.2 Mi)
  Rwanda to Tanzania  
Kibungo to Ngara38.9 Km (24.2 Mi) 89 Km (55.3 Mi)
Rwamagana to Ngara64.5 Km (40.1 Mi) 125.9 Km (78.2 Mi)
Rwamagana to Bukoba167 Km (103.8 Mi) 401.3 Km (249.3 Mi)
  Rwanda to Uganda  
Ruhengeri to Kisoro25.3 Km (15.7 Mi) 35.7 Km (22.2 Mi)
Distance Between Rwanda and Neighboring Countries

The distance between cities in Rwanda and cities in neighboring countries; Democratic Republic of the Congo cities are nearest due to being 5.1 kilometers away.

To Country Distance From Rwanda
Democratic Republic of the Congo 5.1 Km (3.2 Mi)
Uganda 25.3 Km (15.7 Mi)
Burundi 34.9 Km (21.7 Mi)
Tanzania 38.9 Km (24.2 Mi)
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