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How far is Bedford, MA, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 7207 miles / 11598 kilometers / 6262 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Nairobi to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7206.650 miles
  • 11597.980 kilometers
  • 6262.408 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
  • 7202.679 miles
  • 11591.589 kilometers
  • 6258.957 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 Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hanscom Field is 14 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bedford generates about 884 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 884 kilograms equals 1 949 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hanscom Field (BED).

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 Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W