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How far is Helsinki from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 4296 miles / 6913 kilometers / 3733 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4295.790 miles
  • 6913.404 kilometers
  • 3732.939 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
  • 4306.899 miles
  • 6931.282 kilometers
  • 3742.593 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 Helsinki?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Helsinki generates about 493 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 493 kilograms equals 1 088 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Helsinki

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

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 Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E