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How far is Lydd from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 4175 miles / 6719 kilometers / 3628 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4174.905 miles
  • 6718.859 kilometers
  • 3627.894 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
  • 4183.580 miles
  • 6732.820 kilometers
  • 3635.432 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 Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lydd Airport is 8 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Lydd generates about 478 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 478 kilograms equals 1 054 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Lydd

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

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 Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E