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How far is Nangan from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Nangan (Matsu Nangan Airport) is 5831 miles / 9384 kilometers / 5067 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Matsu Nangan Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Nangan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5830.689 miles
  • 9383.585 kilometers
  • 5066.730 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
  • 5826.893 miles
  • 9377.475 kilometers
  • 5063.431 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 Nangan?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Matsu Nangan Airport is 11 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Nangan generates about 694 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 694 kilograms equals 1 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Nangan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN).

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 Matsu Nangan Airport
City: Nangan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: LZN
ICAO Code: RCFG
Coordinates: 26°9′35″N, 119°57′28″E