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How far is Westerland from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 4200 miles / 6760 kilometers / 3650 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4200.430 miles
  • 6759.937 kilometers
  • 3650.074 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
  • 4210.364 miles
  • 6775.924 kilometers
  • 3658.706 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 Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sylt Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Westerland generates about 481 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 481 kilograms equals 1 061 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Westerland

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

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 Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E