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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 7432 miles / 11960 kilometers / 6458 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia 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)
  • 7431.876 miles
  • 11960.445 kilometers
  • 6458.124 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
  • 7427.129 miles
  • 11952.806 kilometers
  • 6453.999 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 14 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Philadelphia generates about 916 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 916 kilograms equals 2 020 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).

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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W