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How far is Paderborn from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Paderborn (Paderborn Lippstadt Airport) is 4004 miles / 6444 kilometers / 3480 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Paderborn Lippstadt Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Paderborn

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4004.198 miles
  • 6444.132 kilometers
  • 3479.553 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
  • 4014.104 miles
  • 6460.074 kilometers
  • 3488.161 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 Paderborn?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Paderborn generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Paderborn

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD).

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 Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
City: Paderborn
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: PAD
ICAO Code: EDLP
Coordinates: 51°36′50″N, 8°36′58″E