How far is Kenema from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kenema (Kenema Airport) is 3378 miles / 5436 kilometers / 2935 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Kenema (KEN) is 4680 miles / 7531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 23 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kenema Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Kenema
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Kenema. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3377.817 miles
- 5436.069 kilometers
- 2935.243 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- 3374.777 miles
- 5431.178 kilometers
- 2932.601 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 Kenema?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kenema Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kenema?
The time difference between Nairobi and Kenema is 3 hours. Kenema is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kenema Airport (KEN)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Kenema generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 837 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 Kenema
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kenema Airport (KEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Kenema Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kenema |
| Country: | Sierra Leone  |
| IATA Code: | KEN |
| ICAO Code: | GFKE |
| Coordinates: | 7°53′28″N, 11°10′35″W |