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How far is Alicante from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) is 3623 miles / 5830 kilometers / 3148 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Alicante–Elche Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Alicante

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3622.584 miles
  • 5829.984 kilometers
  • 3147.939 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
  • 3628.978 miles
  • 5840.273 kilometers
  • 3153.495 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 Alicante?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Alicante–Elche Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Alicante generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 903 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Alicante

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).

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 Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W