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How far is Port Sudan from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Port Sudan (Port Sudan New International Airport) is 1427 miles / 2296 kilometers / 1240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Port Sudan (PZU) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 37 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Port Sudan New International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Port Sudan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1426.534 miles
  • 2295.784 kilometers
  • 1239.624 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
  • 1434.035 miles
  • 2307.856 kilometers
  • 1246.142 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 Port Sudan?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Port Sudan New International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Port Sudan generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Port Sudan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU).

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 Port Sudan New International Airport
City: Port Sudan
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: PZU
ICAO Code: HSPN
Coordinates: 19°26′0″N, 37°14′2″E