How far is Kassala from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kassala (Kassala Airport) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers / 998 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Kassala (KSL) is 1680 miles / 2703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 10 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kassala Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Kassala
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Kassala. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1148.864 miles
- 1848.917 kilometers
- 998.335 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- 1155.051 miles
- 1858.874 kilometers
- 1003.712 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 Kassala?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kassala Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kassala?
The time difference between Nairobi and Kassala is 1 hour. Kassala is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kassala Airport (KSL)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Kassala generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Kassala
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kassala Airport (KSL).
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 | Kassala Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kassala |
| Country: | Sudan  |
| IATA Code: | KSL |
| ICAO Code: | HSKA |
| Coordinates: | 15°23′14″N, 36°19′43″E |