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How far is Chifeng from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Chifeng (Chifeng Yulong Airport) is 5871 miles / 9449 kilometers / 5102 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Chifeng Yulong Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Chifeng

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5871.063 miles
  • 9448.560 kilometers
  • 5101.814 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
  • 5870.406 miles
  • 9447.503 kilometers
  • 5101.244 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 Chifeng?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chifeng Yulong Airport is 11 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Chifeng generates about 699 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 699 kilograms equals 1 542 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Chifeng

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF).

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 Chifeng Yulong Airport
City: Chifeng
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CIF
ICAO Code: ZBCF
Coordinates: 42°14′6″N, 118°54′28″E