How far is Jackson, MS, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 8394 miles / 13509 kilometers / 7294 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8394.184 miles
- 13509.129 kilometers
- 7294.346 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- 8387.170 miles
- 13497.842 kilometers
- 7288.251 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 Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 16 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Jackson?
The time difference between Nairobi and Jackson is 9 hours. Jackson is 9 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Jackson generates about 1 056 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 056 kilograms equals 2 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
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 | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |