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How far is Gran Canaria from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 4010 miles / 6453 kilometers / 3485 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4009.954 miles
  • 6453.396 kilometers
  • 3484.555 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
  • 4010.850 miles
  • 6454.838 kilometers
  • 3485.334 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 Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Gran Canaria generates about 458 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 458 kilograms equals 1 009 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Gran Canaria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

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 Gran Canaria Airport
City: Gran Canaria
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: LPA
ICAO Code: GCLP
Coordinates: 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W