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How far is Margate from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Margate (Margate Airport) is 2077 miles / 3342 kilometers / 1805 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Margate (MGH) is 2807 miles / 4517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 32 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Margate Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Margate

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2076.786 miles
  • 3342.263 kilometers
  • 1804.678 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
  • 2085.903 miles
  • 3356.935 kilometers
  • 1812.600 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 Margate?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Margate Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Margate Airport (MGH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Margate generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 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 Margate

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

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 Margate Airport
City: Margate
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MGH
ICAO Code: FAMG
Coordinates: 30°51′26″S, 30°20′34″E