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How far is Ballina from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 7775 miles / 12513 kilometers / 6757 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Ballina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7775.375 miles
  • 12513.253 kilometers
  • 6756.616 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
  • 7767.968 miles
  • 12501.333 kilometers
  • 6750.180 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 Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 15 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ballina generates about 966 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 966 kilograms equals 2 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E