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How far is Rockford, IL, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 8076 miles / 12998 kilometers / 7018 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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7018
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Flight time duration
15 h 47 min
CO2 emission
1 010 kg

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Distance from Nairobi to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8076.446 miles
  • 12997.780 kilometers
  • 7018.240 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
  • 8070.989 miles
  • 12988.997 kilometers
  • 7013.497 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 Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 15 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Rockford generates about 1 010 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 010 kilograms equals 2 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

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 Chicago Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W