How far is Kikwit from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kikwit (Kikwit Airport) is 1279 miles / 2058 kilometers / 1111 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Kikwit (KKW) is 1965 miles / 3163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 28 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kikwit Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Kikwit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Kikwit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1278.518 miles
- 2057.575 kilometers
- 1111.001 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- 1277.417 miles
- 2055.804 kilometers
- 1110.045 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 Kikwit?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kikwit Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kikwit?
The time difference between Nairobi and Kikwit is 2 hours. Kikwit is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kikwit Airport (KKW)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Kikwit generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 365 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 Kikwit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kikwit Airport (KKW).
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 | Kikwit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kikwit |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | KKW |
| ICAO Code: | FZCA |
| Coordinates: | 5°2′8″S, 18°47′8″E |