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How far is Burqin from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Burqin (Burqin Kanas Airport) is 4539 miles / 7304 kilometers / 3944 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Burqin Kanas Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Burqin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4538.562 miles
  • 7304.107 kilometers
  • 3943.902 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
  • 4544.438 miles
  • 7313.563 kilometers
  • 3949.008 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 Burqin?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Burqin Kanas Airport is 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Burqin generates about 524 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 524 kilograms equals 1 156 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Burqin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI).

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 Burqin Kanas Airport
City: Burqin
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KJI
ICAO Code: ZWKN
Coordinates: 48°13′20″N, 86°59′45″E