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How far is Bauchi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Bauchi (Bauchi State Airport) is 2039 miles / 3282 kilometers / 1772 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Bauchi (BCU) is 2903 miles / 4672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 22 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Bauchi State Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Bauchi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2039.071 miles
  • 3281.567 kilometers
  • 1771.904 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
  • 2038.881 miles
  • 3281.261 kilometers
  • 1771.739 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 Bauchi?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Bauchi State Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bauchi State Airport (BCU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bauchi generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Bauchi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bauchi State Airport (BCU).

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 Bauchi State Airport
City: Bauchi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: BCU
ICAO Code: DNBC
Coordinates: 10°28′58″N, 9°44′38″E