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How far is Kuqa from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) is 4129 miles / 6645 kilometers / 3588 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kuqa Qiuci Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Kuqa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4128.713 miles
  • 6644.519 kilometers
  • 3587.753 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
  • 4134.168 miles
  • 6653.298 kilometers
  • 3592.494 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 Kuqa?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport is 8 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Kuqa generates about 472 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 472 kilograms equals 1 042 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Kuqa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA).

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 Kuqa Qiuci Airport
City: Kuqa
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KCA
ICAO Code: ZWKC
Coordinates: 41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″E