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How far is Kuching from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kuching (Kuching International Airport) is 5082 miles / 8178 kilometers / 4416 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kuching International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Kuching

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5081.589 miles
  • 8178.024 kilometers
  • 4415.780 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
  • 5075.955 miles
  • 8168.958 kilometers
  • 4410.885 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 Kuching?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kuching International Airport is 10 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kuching International Airport (KCH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Kuching generates about 594 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 594 kilograms equals 1 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Kuching

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

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 Kuching International Airport
City: Kuching
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KCH
ICAO Code: WBGG
Coordinates: 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E