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How far is Nairobi from Lille?

The distance between Lille (Lille Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 4092 miles / 6585 kilometers / 3556 nautical miles.

Lille Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Lille to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4092.030 miles
  • 6585.484 kilometers
  • 3555.877 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
  • 4101.025 miles
  • 6599.960 kilometers
  • 3563.693 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 Lille to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Lille Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lille Airport (LIL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Lille to Nairobi generates about 468 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 468 kilograms equals 1 031 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lille to Nairobi

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

Airport information

Origin Lille Airport
City: Lille
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LIL
ICAO Code: LFQQ
Coordinates: 50°33′42″N, 3°5′21″E
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