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How far is Hurghada from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Hurghada (Hurghada International Airport) is 1970 miles / 3171 kilometers / 1712 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Hurghada (HRG) is 2671 miles / 4298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 23 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Hurghada International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Hurghada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1970.398 miles
  • 3171.048 kilometers
  • 1712.229 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
  • 1979.961 miles
  • 3186.439 kilometers
  • 1720.539 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 Hurghada?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hurghada International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Hurghada generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Hurghada

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

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 Hurghada International Airport
City: Hurghada
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HRG
ICAO Code: HEGN
Coordinates: 27°10′41″N, 33°47′57″E