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How far is Kaduna from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kaduna (Kaduna International Airport) is 2198 miles / 3538 kilometers / 1910 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Kaduna (KAD) is 3129 miles / 5035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 16 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kaduna International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Kaduna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2198.151 miles
  • 3537.580 kilometers
  • 1910.141 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
  • 2197.691 miles
  • 3536.840 kilometers
  • 1909.741 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 Kaduna?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kaduna International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kaduna International Airport (KAD)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Kaduna generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 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 Kaduna

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

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 Kaduna International Airport
City: Kaduna
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: KAD
ICAO Code: DNKA
Coordinates: 10°41′45″N, 7°19′12″E