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How far is Mackay from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 7619 miles / 12262 kilometers / 6621 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7619.485 miles
  • 12262.372 kilometers
  • 6621.151 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
  • 7611.635 miles
  • 12249.740 kilometers
  • 6614.330 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mackay Airport is 14 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Mackay generates about 943 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 943 kilograms equals 2 079 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Mackay

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

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 Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E