How far is Meixian from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Meixian (Meixian Airport) is 5582 miles / 8983 kilometers / 4850 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Meixian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5581.534 miles
• 8982.608 kilometers
• 4850.220 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

• 5577.886 miles
• 8976.738 kilometers
• 4847.051 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 Meixian?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Meixian Airport is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Meixian?

The time difference between Nairobi and Meixian is 5 hours. Meixian is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Meixian Airport (MXZ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Meixian generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Meixian

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

Airport information

Origin	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	NBO
ICAO Code:	HKJK
Coordinates:	1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E

Destination	Meixian Airport
City:	Meixian
Country:	China
IATA Code:	MXZ
ICAO Code:	ZGMX
Coordinates:	24°21′0″N, 116°7′58″E