How far is Pemba from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Pemba (Pemba Airport) is 839 miles / 1350 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Pemba (POL) is 1164 miles / 1873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 49 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Pemba Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Pemba
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Pemba. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 839.130 miles
- 1350.449 kilometers
- 729.184 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- 843.205 miles
- 1357.007 kilometers
- 732.725 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 Pemba?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Pemba Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Pemba?
The time difference between Nairobi and Pemba is 1 hour. Pemba is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Pemba Airport (POL)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Pemba generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Pemba
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Pemba Airport (POL).
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 | Pemba Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pemba |
| Country: | Mozambique  |
| IATA Code: | POL |
| ICAO Code: | FQPB |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′30″S, 40°31′26″E |
Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Pemba (POL)
| Air Mozambique |
| Kenya Airways |