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How far is Korla from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Korla (Korla Airport) is 4266 miles / 6865 kilometers / 3707 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Korla Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Korla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4265.667 miles
  • 6864.925 kilometers
  • 3706.763 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
  • 4270.514 miles
  • 6872.727 kilometers
  • 3710.975 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 Korla?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Korla Airport is 8 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Korla Airport (KRL)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Korla generates about 490 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 490 kilograms equals 1 080 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Korla

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

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 Korla Airport
City: Korla
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KRL
ICAO Code: ZWKL
Coordinates: 41°41′52″N, 86°7′44″E