How far is Gambela from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 669 miles / 1077 kilometers / 582 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Gambela (GMB) is 1104 miles / 1777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 57 minutes.

Distance from Nairobi to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 669.361 miles
• 1077.233 kilometers
• 581.659 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

• 672.815 miles
• 1082.791 kilometers
• 584.661 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 Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Gambela Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Gambela?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Gambela.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Gambela generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Gambela

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

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	Gambela Airport
City:	Gambela
Country:	Ethiopia
IATA Code:	GMB
ICAO Code:	HAGM
Coordinates:	8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E