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How far is Lübeck from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Lübeck (Lübeck Airport) is 4084 miles / 6573 kilometers / 3549 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Lübeck Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Lübeck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4084.442 miles
  • 6573.273 kilometers
  • 3549.283 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
  • 4094.683 miles
  • 6589.754 kilometers
  • 3558.182 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 Lübeck?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lübeck Airport is 8 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lübeck Airport (LBC)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Lübeck generates about 467 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 467 kilograms equals 1 029 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Lübeck

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

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 Lübeck Airport
City: Lübeck
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LBC
ICAO Code: EDHL
Coordinates: 53°48′19″N, 10°43′9″E