How far is Nairobi from Freetown?
The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 3522 miles / 5668 kilometers / 3061 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Nairobi (NBO) is 4895 miles / 7877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 37 minutes.
Lungi International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Freetown to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Freetown to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3521.978 miles
- 5668.074 kilometers
- 3060.515 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- 3518.853 miles
- 5663.045 kilometers
- 3057.800 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 Freetown to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Freetown and Nairobi?
The time difference between Freetown and Nairobi is 3 hours. Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Freetown.
Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Freetown to Nairobi generates about 397 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 397 kilograms equals 876 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Freetown to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Lungi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Freetown |
| Country: | Sierra Leone  |
| IATA Code: | FNA |
| ICAO Code: | GFLL |
| Coordinates: | 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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 |