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How far is Niamey from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) is 2591 miles / 4169 kilometers / 2251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Niamey (NIM) is 3552 miles / 5716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 36 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Diori Hamani International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Niamey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2590.543 miles
  • 4169.075 kilometers
  • 2251.120 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
  • 2590.156 miles
  • 4168.451 kilometers
  • 2250.784 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 Niamey?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Niamey generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 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 Niamey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM).

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 Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″E