How far is Edinburgh from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) is 4547 miles / 7318 kilometers / 3951 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Edinburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4547.098 miles
• 7317.844 kilometers
• 3951.320 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

• 4555.385 miles
• 7331.182 kilometers
• 3958.522 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 Edinburgh?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 9 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Edinburgh?

The time difference between Nairobi and Edinburgh is 3 hours. Edinburgh is 3 hours behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Edinburgh generates about 525 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 525 kilograms equals 1 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Edinburgh

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

Airport information

Origin	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	NBO
ICAO Code:	HKJK
Coordinates:	1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E

Destination	Edinburgh Airport
City:	Edinburgh
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	EDI
ICAO Code:	EGPH
Coordinates:	55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W