How far is Charleston, SC, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 7824 miles / 12592 kilometers / 6799 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7824.375 miles
- 12592.110 kilometers
- 6799.196 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- 7818.075 miles
- 12581.972 kilometers
- 6793.721 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 15 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Charleston?
The time difference between Nairobi and Charleston is 8 hours. Charleston is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Charleston generates about 973 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 973 kilograms equals 2 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |