How far is Nairobi from Guangzhou?
The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 5396 miles / 8684 kilometers / 4689 nautical miles.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Guangzhou to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5396.187 miles
- 8684.321 kilometers
- 4689.158 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- 5392.712 miles
- 8678.728 kilometers
- 4686.138 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 Guangzhou to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Nairobi?
The time difference between Guangzhou and Nairobi is 5 hours. Nairobi is 5 hours behind Guangzhou.
Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Guangzhou to Nairobi generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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 Guangzhou (CAN) to Nairobi (NBO)
| China Southern Airlines |
| Kenya Airways |