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How far is Blackwater from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) is 7566 miles / 12177 kilometers / 6575 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Blackwater Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Blackwater

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7566.442 miles
  • 12177.008 kilometers
  • 6575.058 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
  • 7558.843 miles
  • 12164.778 kilometers
  • 6568.455 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 Blackwater?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Blackwater Airport is 14 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Blackwater Airport (BLT)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Blackwater generates about 935 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 935 kilograms equals 2 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Blackwater

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

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 Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E