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How far is Chiayi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Chiayi (Chiayi Airport) is 5845 miles / 9407 kilometers / 5079 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Chiayi Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Chiayi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5845.233 miles
  • 9406.991 kilometers
  • 5079.369 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
  • 5840.947 miles
  • 9400.093 kilometers
  • 5075.644 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 Chiayi?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chiayi Airport is 11 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chiayi Airport (CYI)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Chiayi generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 534 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Chiayi

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

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 Chiayi Airport
City: Chiayi
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: CYI
ICAO Code: RCKU
Coordinates: 23°27′42″N, 120°23′34″E