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How far is Nanchang from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Nanchang (Nanchang Changbei International Airport) is 5600 miles / 9012 kilometers / 4866 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nanchang Changbei International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Nanchang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5599.671 miles
  • 9011.797 kilometers
  • 4865.981 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
  • 5596.861 miles
  • 9007.274 kilometers
  • 4863.539 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 Nanchang?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nanchang Changbei International Airport is 11 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Nanchang generates about 663 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 663 kilograms equals 1 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Nanchang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN).

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 Nanchang Changbei International Airport
City: Nanchang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHN
ICAO Code: ZSCN
Coordinates: 28°51′53″N, 115°54′0″E