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How far is Akure from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Akure (Akure Airport) is 2261 miles / 3638 kilometers / 1964 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Akure (AKR) is 3255 miles / 5238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 7 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Akure Airport

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1964
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Distance from Nairobi to Akure

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2260.581 miles
  • 3638.053 kilometers
  • 1964.392 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
  • 2259.051 miles
  • 3635.590 kilometers
  • 1963.062 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 Akure?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Akure Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Akure Airport (AKR)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Akure generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 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 Akure

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

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 Akure Airport
City: Akure
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: AKR
ICAO Code: DNAK
Coordinates: 7°14′48″N, 5°18′3″E