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How far is Rost from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 4896 miles / 7880 kilometers / 4255 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Røst Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4896.442 miles
  • 7880.059 kilometers
  • 4254.892 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
  • 4905.713 miles
  • 7894.979 kilometers
  • 4262.948 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 Rost?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Røst Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Rost generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Rost

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Røst Airport (RET).

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 Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E