How far is Bluefield, WV, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 7806 miles / 12562 kilometers / 6783 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
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Distance from Nairobi to Bluefield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7805.771 miles
- 12562.171 kilometers
- 6783.030 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- 7800.046 miles
- 12552.957 kilometers
- 6778.055 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 Bluefield?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 15 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Bluefield?
The time difference between Nairobi and Bluefield is 8 hours. Bluefield is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Bluefield generates about 970 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 970 kilograms equals 2 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Bluefield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).
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 | Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) |
|---|---|
| City: | Bluefield, WV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BLF |
| ICAO Code: | KBLF |
| Coordinates: | 37°17′44″N, 81°12′27″W |