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How far is Bobo Dioulasso from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Bobo Dioulasso (Bobo Dioulasso Airport) is 2964 miles / 4770 kilometers / 2576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) is 4096 miles / 6592 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 26 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Bobo Dioulasso Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Bobo Dioulasso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2963.960 miles
  • 4770.031 kilometers
  • 2575.611 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
  • 2962.193 miles
  • 4767.188 kilometers
  • 2574.076 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 Bobo Dioulasso?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Bobo Dioulasso Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bobo Dioulasso generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 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 Bobo Dioulasso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY).

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 Bobo Dioulasso Airport
City: Bobo Dioulasso
Country: Burkina Faso Flag of Burkina Faso
IATA Code: BOY
ICAO Code: DFOO
Coordinates: 11°9′36″N, 4°19′51″W