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How far is Dunhuang from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 4624 miles / 7441 kilometers / 4018 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4623.624 miles
  • 7441.001 kilometers
  • 4017.819 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
  • 4626.524 miles
  • 7445.669 kilometers
  • 4020.340 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 Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Dunhuang generates about 535 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 535 kilograms equals 1 180 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

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 Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
City: Dunhuang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DNH
ICAO Code: ZLDH
Coordinates: 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″E