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How far is Rome from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Rome (Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport) is 3336 miles / 5368 kilometers / 2899 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Rome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3335.543 miles
  • 5368.037 kilometers
  • 2898.508 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
  • 3345.140 miles
  • 5383.480 kilometers
  • 2906.847 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 Rome?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Rome generates about 375 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 375 kilograms equals 826 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Rome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).

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 Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CIA
ICAO Code: LIRA
Coordinates: 41°47′57″N, 12°35′41″E