How far is Richmond, VA, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 7596 miles / 12225 kilometers / 6601 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7595.973 miles
• 12224.534 kilometers
• 6600.720 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

• 7590.598 miles
• 12215.883 kilometers
• 6596.049 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 14 hours and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Richmond?

The time difference between Nairobi and Richmond is 8 hours. Richmond is 8 hours behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Richmond generates about 940 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 940 kilograms equals 2 072 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Richmond

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

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	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W