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How far is Matadi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 1650 miles / 2655 kilometers / 1434 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Matadi (MAT) is 2496 miles / 4017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 32 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Matadi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1650.039 miles
  • 2655.480 kilometers
  • 1433.844 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
  • 1648.557 miles
  • 2653.095 kilometers
  • 1432.557 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 Matadi?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Matadi generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Matadi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).

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 Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E