How far is Abuja from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers / 1881 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Abuja (ABV) is 3155 miles / 5077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 40 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Abuja
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Abuja. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2164.050 miles
- 3482.700 kilometers
- 1880.508 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- 2163.139 miles
- 3481.235 kilometers
- 1879.716 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 Abuja?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Abuja?
The time difference between Nairobi and Abuja is 2 hours. Abuja is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Abuja generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 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 Abuja
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abuja |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | ABV |
| ICAO Code: | DNAA |
| Coordinates: | 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E |