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How far is Ningbo from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ningbo (Ningbo Lishe International Airport) is 5940 miles / 9559 kilometers / 5162 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Ningbo Lishe International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Ningbo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5939.809 miles
  • 9559.196 kilometers
  • 5161.553 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
  • 5936.460 miles
  • 9553.807 kilometers
  • 5158.643 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 Ningbo?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ningbo generates about 709 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 709 kilograms equals 1 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Ningbo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport
City: Ningbo
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGB
ICAO Code: ZSNB
Coordinates: 29°49′36″N, 121°27′43″E