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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 7699 miles / 12390 kilometers / 6690 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7699.073 miles
  • 12390.457 kilometers
  • 6690.312 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
  • 7693.511 miles
  • 12381.506 kilometers
  • 6685.479 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 15 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Lynchburg generates about 955 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 955 kilograms equals 2 105 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W