How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 7890 miles / 12699 kilometers / 6857 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7890.493 miles
- 12698.517 kilometers
- 6856.651 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- 7885.365 miles
- 12690.266 kilometers
- 6852.195 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 Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 15 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Grand Rapids generates about 982 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 982 kilograms equals 2 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |