How far is Abidjan from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Abidjan (Port Bouet Airport) is 2859 miles / 4600 kilometers / 2484 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Abidjan (ABJ) is 3951 miles / 6359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 22 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Port Bouet Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Abidjan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Abidjan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2858.595 miles
- 4600.463 kilometers
- 2484.051 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- 2855.860 miles
- 4596.062 kilometers
- 2481.675 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 Abidjan?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Port Bouet Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Abidjan?
The time difference between Nairobi and Abidjan is 3 hours. Abidjan is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Port Bouet Airport (ABJ)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Abidjan generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 700 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 Abidjan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Port Bouet Airport (ABJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Port Bouet Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abidjan |
| Country: | Côte d'Ivoire  |
| IATA Code: | ABJ |
| ICAO Code: | DIAP |
| Coordinates: | 5°15′41″N, 3°55′34″W |
Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Abidjan (ABJ)
| Kenya Airways |