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How far is Datong from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 5570 miles / 8964 kilometers / 4840 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5570.084 miles
  • 8964.181 kilometers
  • 4840.270 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
  • 5569.825 miles
  • 8963.765 kilometers
  • 4840.046 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 11 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Datong generates about 659 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 659 kilograms equals 1 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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 Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E