How far is Kimberley from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kimberley (Kimberley Airport) is 2053 miles / 3305 kilometers / 1784 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Kimberley (KIM) is 2691 miles / 4330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 31 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kimberley Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Kimberley
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Kimberley. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2053.403 miles
- 3304.632 kilometers
- 1784.359 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- 2061.264 miles
- 3317.282 kilometers
- 1791.189 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 Kimberley?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kimberley Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kimberley?
The time difference between Nairobi and Kimberley is 1 hour. Kimberley is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kimberley Airport (KIM)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Kimberley generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 493 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 Kimberley
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kimberley Airport (KIM).
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 | Kimberley Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kimberley |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | KIM |
| ICAO Code: | FAKM |
| Coordinates: | 28°48′10″S, 24°45′54″E |