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How far is Cheongju from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Cheongju (Cheongju International Airport) is 6307 miles / 10151 kilometers / 5481 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Cheongju International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Cheongju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6307.428 miles
  • 10150.821 kilometers
  • 5481.005 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
  • 6304.532 miles
  • 10146.161 kilometers
  • 5478.489 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 Cheongju?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cheongju International Airport is 12 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Cheongju generates about 759 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 759 kilograms equals 1 672 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Cheongju

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

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 Cheongju International Airport
City: Cheongju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: CJJ
ICAO Code: RKTU
Coordinates: 36°42′59″N, 127°29′56″E