How far is Calabar from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 2022 miles / 3254 kilometers / 1757 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Calabar (CBQ) is 2963 miles / 4768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 28 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Calabar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Calabar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2021.737 miles
- 3253.670 kilometers
- 1756.841 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- 2020.087 miles
- 3251.015 kilometers
- 1755.408 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 Calabar?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Calabar?
The time difference between Nairobi and Calabar is 2 hours. Calabar is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Calabar generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 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 Calabar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).
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 | Margaret Ekpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Calabar |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | CBQ |
| ICAO Code: | DNCA |
| Coordinates: | 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E |