How far is Shanghai from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5939 miles / 9557 kilometers / 5160 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5938.596 miles
- 9557.244 kilometers
- 5160.499 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- 5935.507 miles
- 9552.273 kilometers
- 5157.815 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shanghai?
The time difference between Nairobi and Shanghai is 5 hours. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Shanghai generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |