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How far is Kaohsiung from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung International Airport) is 5839 miles / 9396 kilometers / 5074 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kaohsiung International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Kaohsiung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5838.595 miles
  • 9396.307 kilometers
  • 5073.600 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
  • 5834.176 miles
  • 9389.196 kilometers
  • 5069.760 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 Kaohsiung?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport is 11 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Kaohsiung generates about 695 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 695 kilograms equals 1 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Kaohsiung

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

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 Kaohsiung International Airport
City: Kaohsiung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KHH
ICAO Code: RCKH
Coordinates: 22°34′37″N, 120°20′59″E