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How far is Borkum from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Borkum (Borkum Airfield) is 4163 miles / 6699 kilometers / 3617 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Borkum Airfield

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Distance from Nairobi to Borkum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4162.564 miles
  • 6698.997 kilometers
  • 3617.169 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
  • 4172.261 miles
  • 6714.602 kilometers
  • 3625.595 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 Borkum?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Borkum Airfield is 8 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Borkum Airfield (BMK)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Borkum generates about 477 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 477 kilograms equals 1 051 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Borkum

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Borkum Airfield (BMK).

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 Borkum Airfield
City: Borkum
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: BMK
ICAO Code: EDWR
Coordinates: 53°35′47″N, 6°42′33″E