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How far is Nosy Be from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Nosy Be (Fascene Airport) is 1135 miles / 1826 kilometers / 986 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Fascene Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Nosy Be

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1134.584 miles
  • 1825.936 kilometers
  • 985.927 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
  • 1137.198 miles
  • 1830.143 kilometers
  • 988.198 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 Nosy Be?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Fascene Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Nosy Be?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Nosy Be.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Fascene Airport (NOS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Nosy Be generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Nosy Be

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

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 Fascene Airport
City: Nosy Be
Country: Madagascar Flag of Madagascar
IATA Code: NOS
ICAO Code: FMNN
Coordinates: 13°18′43″S, 48°18′53″E