How far is Kathmandu from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 3784 miles / 6090 kilometers / 3288 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3783.842 miles
• 6089.503 kilometers
• 3288.068 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

• 3785.333 miles
• 6091.903 kilometers
• 3289.364 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 Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kathmandu?

The time difference between Nairobi and Kathmandu is 2 hours 45 minutes. Kathmandu is 2 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Kathmandu generates about 429 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 429 kilograms equals 947 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Kathmandu

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

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	Tribhuvan International Airport
City:	Kathmandu
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	KTM
ICAO Code:	VNKT
Coordinates:	27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E