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How far is Bucharest from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Bucharest (Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport) is 3228 miles / 5196 kilometers / 2805 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3228.386 miles
  • 5195.584 kilometers
  • 2805.391 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
  • 3240.091 miles
  • 5214.421 kilometers
  • 2815.562 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 Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bucharest generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 797 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).

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 Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: OTP
ICAO Code: LROP
Coordinates: 44°34′19″N, 26°6′7″E