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How far is Jacksonville, FL, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) is 7960 miles / 12810 kilometers / 6917 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Jacksonville International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Jacksonville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7959.683 miles
  • 12809.869 kilometers
  • 6916.776 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
  • 7952.921 miles
  • 12798.985 kilometers
  • 6910.899 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 Jacksonville?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Jacksonville generates about 992 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 992 kilograms equals 2 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Jacksonville

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

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 Jacksonville International Airport
City: Jacksonville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAX
ICAO Code: KJAX
Coordinates: 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″W