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How far is Kiel from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 4130 miles / 6647 kilometers / 3589 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kiel Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4130.489 miles
  • 6647.378 kilometers
  • 3589.297 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
  • 4140.657 miles
  • 6663.742 kilometers
  • 3598.133 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 Kiel?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Kiel generates about 473 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 473 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 Kiel

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

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 Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E