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How far is Akita from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 6986 miles / 11243 kilometers / 6071 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Akita Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Akita

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6986.102 miles
  • 11243.041 kilometers
  • 6070.757 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
  • 6982.168 miles
  • 11236.711 kilometers
  • 6067.338 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 Akita?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Akita Airport is 13 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Akita generates about 853 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 853 kilograms equals 1 880 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Akita

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

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 Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E