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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 6308 miles / 10152 kilometers / 5482 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Sondok Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6308.038 miles
  • 10151.804 kilometers
  • 5481.535 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
  • 6305.698 miles
  • 10148.038 kilometers
  • 5479.502 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sondok Airport is 12 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 759 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 759 kilograms equals 1 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

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 Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E