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How far is Chengdu from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 4912 miles / 7904 kilometers / 4268 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4911.620 miles
  • 7904.486 kilometers
  • 4268.081 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
  • 4910.831 miles
  • 7903.216 kilometers
  • 4267.395 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 Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 9 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Chengdu generates about 572 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 572 kilograms equals 1 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E