How far is Columbia, SC, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 7866 miles / 12659 kilometers / 6835 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7866.031 miles
• 12659.149 kilometers
• 6835.394 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

• 7859.801 miles
• 12649.124 kilometers
• 6829.980 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Columbia?

The time difference between Nairobi and Columbia is 8 hours. Columbia is 8 hours behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Columbia generates about 979 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 979 kilograms equals 2 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	NBO
ICAO Code:	HKJK
Coordinates:	1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E

Destination	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W