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How far is Changsha from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Changsha (Changsha Huanghua International Airport) is 5432 miles / 8742 kilometers / 4720 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Changsha Huanghua International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Changsha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5432.217 miles
  • 8742.305 kilometers
  • 4720.467 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
  • 5429.630 miles
  • 8738.143 kilometers
  • 4718.220 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 Changsha?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Changsha Huanghua International Airport is 10 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Changsha generates about 641 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 641 kilograms equals 1 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Changsha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX).

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 Changsha Huanghua International Airport
City: Changsha
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CSX
ICAO Code: ZGHA
Coordinates: 28°11′21″N, 113°13′12″E