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How far is Nairobi from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 8010 miles / 12891 kilometers / 6961 nautical miles.

Indianapolis International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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8010
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12891
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Flight time duration
15 h 39 min
CO2 emission
1 000 kg

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Distance from Indianapolis to Nairobi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8010.264 miles
  • 12891.270 kilometers
  • 6960.729 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
  • 8004.570 miles
  • 12882.106 kilometers
  • 6955.781 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 Indianapolis to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Nairobi generates about 1 000 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 000 kilograms equals 2 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Indianapolis to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W
Destination Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E