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How far is Gaya from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Gaya (Gaya Airport) is 3682 miles / 5926 kilometers / 3200 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Gaya Airport

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3682
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5926
Kilometers
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3200
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 28 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
417 kg

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Distance from Nairobi to Gaya

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3681.950 miles
  • 5925.524 kilometers
  • 3199.527 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
  • 3682.701 miles
  • 5926.732 kilometers
  • 3200.180 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 Gaya?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Gaya Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Gaya Airport (GAY)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Gaya generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 919 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Gaya

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

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 Gaya Airport
City: Gaya
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: GAY
ICAO Code: VEGY
Coordinates: 24°44′39″N, 84°57′4″E