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How far is Sapporo from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) is 7030 miles / 11313 kilometers / 6109 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – New Chitose Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Sapporo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7029.775 miles
  • 11313.327 kilometers
  • 6108.708 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
  • 7026.229 miles
  • 11307.619 kilometers
  • 6105.626 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 Sapporo?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to New Chitose Airport is 13 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and New Chitose Airport (CTS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Sapporo generates about 859 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 859 kilograms equals 1 894 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Sapporo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and New Chitose Airport (CTS).

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 New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″E