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How far is Columbus, GA, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 8106 miles / 13045 kilometers / 7044 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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8106
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13045
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Flight time duration
15 h 50 min
CO2 emission
1 014 kg

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Distance from Nairobi to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8105.978 miles
  • 13045.308 kilometers
  • 7043.903 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
  • 8099.277 miles
  • 13034.523 kilometers
  • 7038.079 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Columbus generates about 1 014 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 014 kilograms equals 2 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W