How far is Pyongyang from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 6211 miles / 9996 kilometers / 5397 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6210.935 miles
• 9995.530 kilometers
• 5397.155 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

• 6208.742 miles
• 9992.001 kilometers
• 5395.249 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Pyongyang?

The time difference between Nairobi and Pyongyang is 6 hours. Pyongyang is 6 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Pyongyang generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Pyongyang

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

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	Pyongyang International Airport
City:	Pyongyang
Country:	North Korea
IATA Code:	FNJ
ICAO Code:	ZKPY
Coordinates:	39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E