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How far is Yeosu from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Yeosu (Yeosu Airport) is 6313 miles / 10159 kilometers / 5486 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Yeosu Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Yeosu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6312.803 miles
  • 10159.472 kilometers
  • 5485.676 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
  • 6309.558 miles
  • 10154.250 kilometers
  • 5482.856 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 Yeosu?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Yeosu Airport is 12 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yeosu Airport (RSU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Yeosu generates about 759 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 759 kilograms equals 1 674 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Yeosu

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

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 Yeosu Airport
City: Yeosu
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: RSU
ICAO Code: RKJY
Coordinates: 34°50′32″N, 127°37′1″E