How far is Glasgow from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 4573 miles / 7359 kilometers / 3974 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4572.848 miles
• 7359.285 kilometers
• 3973.696 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

• 4580.972 miles
• 7372.359 kilometers
• 3980.756 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 Glasgow?

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

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Glasgow?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Glasgow generates about 529 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 529 kilograms equals 1 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Glasgow

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

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	Glasgow Airport
City:	Glasgow
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	GLA
ICAO Code:	EGPF
Coordinates:	55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W