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How far is Shihezi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Shihezi (Shihezi Huayuan Airport) is 4347 miles / 6995 kilometers / 3777 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Shihezi Huayuan Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Shihezi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4346.716 miles
  • 6995.362 kilometers
  • 3777.193 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
  • 4352.116 miles
  • 7004.052 kilometers
  • 3781.885 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 Shihezi?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shihezi Huayuan Airport is 8 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Shihezi generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Shihezi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF).

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 Shihezi Huayuan Airport
City: Shihezi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHF
ICAO Code: ZWHZ
Coordinates: 44°14′31″N, 85°53′25″E