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How far is Yamagata from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 7005 miles / 11274 kilometers / 6087 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Yamagata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7005.233 miles
  • 11273.830 kilometers
  • 6087.381 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
  • 7001.078 miles
  • 11267.142 kilometers
  • 6083.770 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 Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Yamagata Airport is 13 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Yamagata generates about 856 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 856 kilograms equals 1 886 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Yamagata

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

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 Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E