How far is Amsterdam from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 4140 miles / 6662 kilometers / 3597 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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Distance from Nairobi to Amsterdam
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Amsterdam. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4139.808 miles
- 6662.376 kilometers
- 3597.395 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- 4149.175 miles
- 6677.449 kilometers
- 3605.534 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 Amsterdam?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 8 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Amsterdam?
The time difference between Nairobi and Amsterdam is 2 hours. Amsterdam is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Amsterdam generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 045 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Amsterdam
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
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 | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
|---|---|
| City: | Amsterdam |
| Country: | Netherlands  |
| IATA Code: | AMS |
| ICAO Code: | EHAM |
| Coordinates: | 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E |
Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Amsterdam (AMS)
| Kenya Airways |
| KLM |