How far is Nairobi from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 2193 miles / 3529 kilometers / 1905 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Nairobi (NBO) is 2950 miles / 4748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 32 minutes.
Cairo International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2192.556 miles
- 3528.578 kilometers
- 1905.280 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2202.645 miles
- 3544.813 kilometers
- 1914.046 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cairo to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Nairobi?
The time difference between Cairo and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Cairo to Nairobi generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairo to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
Airlines flying from Cairo (CAI) to Nairobi (NBO)
| EgyptAir |