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How far is Malamala from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Malamala (Mala Mala Airport) is 1655 miles / 2664 kilometers / 1438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Malamala (AAM) is 2322 miles / 3737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 43 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Mala Mala Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Malamala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1655.165 miles
  • 2663.730 kilometers
  • 1438.299 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
  • 1662.903 miles
  • 2676.183 kilometers
  • 1445.023 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 Nairobi to Malamala?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mala Mala Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mala Mala Airport (AAM)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Malamala generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Malamala

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Mala Mala Airport
City: Malamala
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: AAM
ICAO Code: FAMD
Coordinates: 24°49′5″S, 31°32′40″E