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How far is Dresden from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 3860 miles / 6212 kilometers / 3354 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3860.202 miles
  • 6212.393 kilometers
  • 3354.424 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
  • 3870.799 miles
  • 6229.447 kilometers
  • 3363.632 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Dresden Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Dresden generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Dresden

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

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E