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How far is Copenhagen from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) is 4155 miles / 6687 kilometers / 3611 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Copenhagen Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Copenhagen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4154.984 miles
  • 6686.798 kilometers
  • 3610.582 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
  • 4165.438 miles
  • 6703.623 kilometers
  • 3619.667 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 Copenhagen?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Copenhagen Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Copenhagen generates about 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 476 kilograms equals 1 049 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Copenhagen

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

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 Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″E