How far is Norfolk, VA, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 7546 miles / 12144 kilometers / 6557 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7546.236 miles
• 12144.490 kilometers
• 6557.500 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

• 7540.862 miles
• 12135.841 kilometers
• 6552.830 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 14 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Norfolk?

The time difference between Nairobi and Norfolk is 8 hours. Norfolk is 8 hours behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Norfolk generates about 933 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 933 kilograms equals 2 056 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Norfolk

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

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	Norfolk International Airport
City:	Norfolk, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORF
ICAO Code:	KORF
Coordinates:	36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W