How far is Nairobi from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 7834 miles / 12608 kilometers / 6808 nautical miles.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7834.116 miles
- 12607.788 kilometers
- 6807.661 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- 7828.697 miles
- 12599.066 kilometers
- 6802.951 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 Columbus to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 15 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Nairobi?
The time difference between Columbus and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Columbus to Nairobi generates about 974 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 974 kilograms equals 2 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Columbus to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |