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How far is Groningen from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) is 4139 miles / 6661 kilometers / 3597 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Groningen Airport Eelde

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Distance from Nairobi to Groningen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4138.893 miles
  • 6660.903 kilometers
  • 3596.600 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
  • 4148.559 miles
  • 6676.458 kilometers
  • 3604.999 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 Groningen?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Groningen Airport Eelde is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Groningen generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 044 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Groningen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ).

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 Groningen Airport Eelde
City: Groningen
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: GRQ
ICAO Code: EHGG
Coordinates: 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″E