How far is Hengchun from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Hengchun (Hengchun Airport) is 5861 miles / 9432 kilometers / 5093 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Hengchun

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5860.596 miles
• 9431.715 kilometers
• 5092.718 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

• 5856.054 miles
• 9424.405 kilometers
• 5088.772 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 Hengchun?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hengchun Airport is 11 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Hengchun?

The time difference between Nairobi and Hengchun is 5 hours. Hengchun is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hengchun Airport (HCN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Hengchun generates about 698 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 698 kilograms equals 1 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Hengchun

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

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	Hengchun Airport
City:	Hengchun
Country:	Taiwan
IATA Code:	HCN
ICAO Code:	RCKW
Coordinates:	22°2′27″N, 120°43′48″E