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How far is Canberra from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 7414 miles / 11931 kilometers / 6442 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7413.620 miles
  • 11931.066 kilometers
  • 6442.260 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
  • 7407.368 miles
  • 11921.003 kilometers
  • 6436.827 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 Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Canberra Airport is 14 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Canberra generates about 914 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 914 kilograms equals 2 014 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Canberra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Canberra Airport (CBR).

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 Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E