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How far is Leknes from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Leknes (Leknes Airport) is 4918 miles / 7916 kilometers / 4274 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Leknes Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Leknes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4918.480 miles
  • 7915.526 kilometers
  • 4274.042 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
  • 4927.748 miles
  • 7930.442 kilometers
  • 4282.096 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 Leknes?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Leknes Airport is 9 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Leknes Airport (LKN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Leknes generates about 573 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 573 kilograms equals 1 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Leknes

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

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 Leknes Airport
City: Leknes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LKN
ICAO Code: ENLK
Coordinates: 68°9′8″N, 13°36′33″E