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How far is Nakuru from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Nakuru (Nakuru Airport) is 88 miles / 142 kilometers / 76 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Nakuru (NUU) is 106 miles / 171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 32 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nakuru Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Nakuru

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 88.022 miles
  • 141.658 kilometers
  • 76.489 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
  • 88.300 miles
  • 142.106 kilometers
  • 76.731 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 Nakuru?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nakuru Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Nakuru?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Nakuru.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nakuru Airport (NUU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Nakuru generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 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 Nakuru

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

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 Nakuru Airport
City: Nakuru
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NUU
ICAO Code: HKNK
Coordinates: 0°17′53″S, 36°9′33″E