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How far is Rukumkot from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Rukumkot (Chaurjahari Airport) is 3636 miles / 5852 kilometers / 3160 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Chaurjahari Airport

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3636
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5852
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3160
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Flight time duration
7 h 23 min
Time Difference
2 h 45 min
CO2 emission
411 kg

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Distance from Nairobi to Rukumkot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3636.003 miles
  • 5851.580 kilometers
  • 3159.601 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
  • 3638.315 miles
  • 5855.300 kilometers
  • 3161.609 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 Rukumkot?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chaurjahari Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Rukumkot generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 907 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Rukumkot

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

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 Chaurjahari Airport
City: Rukumkot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: RUK
ICAO Code: VNRK
Coordinates: 28°37′37″N, 82°11′41″E