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How far is Gothenburg from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Gothenburg (Säve airport) is 4300 miles / 6921 kilometers / 3737 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Säve airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Gothenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4300.423 miles
  • 6920.860 kilometers
  • 3736.966 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
  • 4310.706 miles
  • 6937.409 kilometers
  • 3745.901 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 Gothenburg?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Säve airport is 8 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Säve airport (GSE)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Gothenburg generates about 494 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 494 kilograms equals 1 089 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Gothenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Säve airport (GSE).

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 Säve airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GSE
ICAO Code: ESGP
Coordinates: 57°46′28″N, 11°52′13″E