How far is Kolwezi from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kolwezi (Kolwezi Airport) is 1018 miles / 1639 kilometers / 885 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Kolwezi (KWZ) is 1747 miles / 2811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 55 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kolwezi Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Kolwezi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Kolwezi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1018.467 miles
- 1639.064 kilometers
- 885.024 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- 1020.037 miles
- 1641.591 kilometers
- 886.388 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 Kolwezi?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kolwezi Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kolwezi?
The time difference between Nairobi and Kolwezi is 1 hour. Kolwezi is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Kolwezi generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Kolwezi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ).
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 | Kolwezi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kolwezi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | KWZ |
| ICAO Code: | FZQM |
| Coordinates: | 10°45′57″S, 25°30′20″E |