How far is Abu Simbel from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Abu Simbel (Abu Simbel Airport) is 1668 miles / 2684 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Abu Simbel (ABS) is 2529 miles / 4070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 3 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Abu Simbel Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Abu Simbel
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Abu Simbel. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1667.838 miles
- 2684.126 kilometers
- 1449.312 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- 1675.924 miles
- 2697.139 kilometers
- 1456.338 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 Abu Simbel?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Abu Simbel?
The time difference between Nairobi and Abu Simbel is 1 hour. Abu Simbel is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Abu Simbel generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Abu Simbel
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS).
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 | Abu Simbel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abu Simbel |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | ABS |
| ICAO Code: | HEBL |
| Coordinates: | 22°22′33″N, 31°36′42″E |