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How far is Nairobi from Mbuji Mayi?

The distance between Mbuji Mayi (Mbuji Mayi Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Nairobi (NBO) is 1498 miles / 2410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 54 minutes.

Mbuji Mayi Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Mbuji Mayi to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 979.094 miles
  • 1575.699 kilometers
  • 850.809 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
  • 978.731 miles
  • 1575.115 kilometers
  • 850.494 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 Mbuji Mayi to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Mbuji Mayi Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Mbuji Mayi to Nairobi generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mbuji Mayi to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Airport information

Origin Mbuji Mayi Airport
City: Mbuji Mayi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MJM
ICAO Code: FZWA
Coordinates: 6°7′16″S, 23°34′8″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