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How far is Hefei from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Hefei (Hefei Luogang Airport) is 5705 miles / 9181 kilometers / 4957 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Hefei Luogang Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Hefei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5704.599 miles
  • 9180.663 kilometers
  • 4957.161 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
  • 5702.152 miles
  • 9176.724 kilometers
  • 4955.034 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 Hefei?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hefei Luogang Airport is 11 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hefei Luogang Airport (HFE)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Hefei generates about 677 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 677 kilograms equals 1 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Hefei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hefei Luogang Airport (HFE).

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 Hefei Luogang Airport
City: Hefei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HFE
ICAO Code: ZSOF
Coordinates: 31°46′48″N, 117°17′52″E