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How far is Gwangju from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 6267 miles / 10086 kilometers / 5446 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6267.230 miles
  • 10086.129 kilometers
  • 5446.074 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
  • 6264.139 miles
  • 10081.154 kilometers
  • 5443.388 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 12 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Gwangju generates about 753 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 753 kilograms equals 1 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Gwangju

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

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 Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E