How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 7447 miles / 11985 kilometers / 6471 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7447.199 miles
- 11985.105 kilometers
- 6471.439 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- 7442.396 miles
- 11977.375 kilometers
- 6467.265 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Philadelphia generates about 918 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 918 kilograms equals 2 025 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |