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How far is Hangzhou from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Hangzhou (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport) is 5880 miles / 9463 kilometers / 5110 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Hangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5880.285 miles
  • 9463.402 kilometers
  • 5109.828 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
  • 5877.139 miles
  • 9458.338 kilometers
  • 5107.094 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 Hangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is 11 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Hangzhou generates about 700 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 700 kilograms equals 1 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Hangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).

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 Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
City: Hangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HGH
ICAO Code: ZSHC
Coordinates: 30°13′46″N, 120°26′2″E