How far is Nairobi from Kolwezi?
The distance between Kolwezi (Kolwezi Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 1018 miles / 1639 kilometers / 885 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kolwezi (KWZ) to Nairobi (NBO) is 1748 miles / 2813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 56 minutes.
Kolwezi Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Kolwezi to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kolwezi to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1018.467 miles
- 1639.064 kilometers
- 885.024 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- 1020.037 miles
- 1641.591 kilometers
- 886.388 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 Kolwezi to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Kolwezi Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kolwezi and Nairobi?
The time difference between Kolwezi and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Kolwezi.
Flight carbon footprint between Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Kolwezi to Nairobi generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kolwezi to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Kolwezi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kolwezi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | KWZ |
| ICAO Code: | FZQM |
| Coordinates: | 10°45′57″S, 25°30′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 |