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How far is Karratha from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Karratha (Karratha Airport) is 5535 miles / 8908 kilometers / 4810 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Karratha Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Karratha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5534.940 miles
  • 8907.623 kilometers
  • 4809.731 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
  • 5530.030 miles
  • 8899.721 kilometers
  • 4805.465 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 Karratha?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Karratha Airport is 10 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Karratha Airport (KTA)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Karratha generates about 654 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 654 kilograms equals 1 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Karratha

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

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 Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E