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How far is Nairobi from Lisbon?

The distance between Lisbon (Lisbon Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 4019 miles / 6469 kilometers / 3493 nautical miles.

Lisbon Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Lisbon to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4019.351 miles
  • 6468.518 kilometers
  • 3492.720 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
  • 4024.161 miles
  • 6476.260 kilometers
  • 3496.900 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 Lisbon to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Lisbon Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Lisbon to Nairobi generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 011 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lisbon to Nairobi

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

Airport information

Origin Lisbon Airport
City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: LIS
ICAO Code: LPPT
Coordinates: 38°46′52″N, 9°8′9″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