How far is Shanghai from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 5966 miles / 9601 kilometers / 5184 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5966.071 miles
• 9601.461 kilometers
• 5184.374 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

• 5962.913 miles
• 9596.378 kilometers
• 5181.630 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shanghai?

The time difference between Nairobi and Shanghai is 5 hours. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Shanghai generates about 712 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 712 kilograms equals 1 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E