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How far is Dalian from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Dalian (Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport) is 5988 miles / 9637 kilometers / 5204 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Dalian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5988.266 miles
  • 9637.181 kilometers
  • 5203.661 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
  • 5986.599 miles
  • 9634.497 kilometers
  • 5202.212 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 Dalian?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Dalian generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Dalian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).

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 Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
City: Dalian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DLC
ICAO Code: ZYTL
Coordinates: 38°57′56″N, 121°32′20″E