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How far is Bangda from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) is 4518 miles / 7271 kilometers / 3926 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Qamdo Bamda Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Bangda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4517.888 miles
  • 7270.836 kilometers
  • 3925.938 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
  • 4518.155 miles
  • 7271.265 kilometers
  • 3926.169 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 Bangda?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Qamdo Bamda Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bangda generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Bangda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX).

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 Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″E