How far is Golmud from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 4525 miles / 7282 kilometers / 3932 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4524.686 miles
• 7281.775 kilometers
• 3931.844 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

• 4526.737 miles
• 7285.077 kilometers
• 3933.627 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 Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Golmud Airport is 9 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Golmud?

The time difference between Nairobi and Golmud is 3 hours. Golmud is 3 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Golmud generates about 523 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 523 kilograms equals 1 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Golmud

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

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	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E