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How far is Putao from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 4473 miles / 7199 kilometers / 3887 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Putao Airport

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4473
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7199
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3887
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 58 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
516 kg

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Distance from Nairobi to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4473.368 miles
  • 7199.187 kilometers
  • 3887.250 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
  • 4472.821 miles
  • 7198.307 kilometers
  • 3886.775 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Putao Airport is 8 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Putao generates about 516 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 516 kilograms equals 1 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Putao

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

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E