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How far is Malakal from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Malakal (Malakal Airport) is 831 miles / 1338 kilometers / 722 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Malakal (MAK) is 1136 miles / 1828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 57 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Malakal Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Malakal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 831.145 miles
  • 1337.598 kilometers
  • 722.245 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
  • 834.685 miles
  • 1343.295 kilometers
  • 725.321 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 Malakal?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Malakal Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Malakal Airport (MAK)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Malakal generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Malakal

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

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 Malakal Airport
City: Malakal
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: MAK
ICAO Code: HSSM
Coordinates: 9°33′32″N, 31°39′7″E