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How far is Kiruna from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) is 4834 miles / 7779 kilometers / 4201 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kiruna Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Kiruna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4833.854 miles
  • 7779.335 kilometers
  • 4200.505 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
  • 4843.556 miles
  • 7794.948 kilometers
  • 4208.935 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 Kiruna?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kiruna Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kiruna Airport (KRN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Kiruna generates about 562 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 562 kilograms equals 1 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Kiruna

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

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 Kiruna Airport
City: Kiruna
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KRN
ICAO Code: ESNQ
Coordinates: 67°49′19″N, 20°20′12″E