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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 2246 miles / 3615 kilometers / 1952 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2246.373 miles
  • 3615.187 kilometers
  • 1952.045 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
  • 2253.066 miles
  • 3625.958 kilometers
  • 1957.861 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Ras Al Khaimah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E