How far is Nanjing from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 5796 miles / 9328 kilometers / 5037 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5795.958 miles
• 9327.690 kilometers
• 5036.550 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

• 5793.293 miles
• 9323.401 kilometers
• 5034.234 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 11 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Nanjing?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Nanjing generates about 689 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 689 kilograms equals 1 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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	Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City:	Nanjing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	NKG
ICAO Code:	ZSNJ
Coordinates:	31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E