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How far is Banjul from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Banjul (Banjul International Airport) is 3809 miles / 6131 kilometers / 3310 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Banjul (BJL) is 5193 miles / 8357 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 11 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Banjul International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Banjul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3809.378 miles
  • 6130.599 kilometers
  • 3310.259 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
  • 3806.685 miles
  • 6126.265 kilometers
  • 3307.919 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 Banjul?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Banjul International Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Banjul International Airport (BJL)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Banjul generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 954 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 Banjul

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

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 Banjul International Airport
City: Banjul
Country: Gambia Flag of Gambia
IATA Code: BJL
ICAO Code: GBYD
Coordinates: 13°20′16″N, 16°39′7″W