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How far is Simara from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Simara (Simara Airport) is 3748 miles / 6031 kilometers / 3257 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Simara Airport

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3748
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6031
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3257
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 35 min
Time Difference
2 h 45 min
CO2 emission
425 kg

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Distance from Nairobi to Simara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3747.732 miles
  • 6031.390 kilometers
  • 3256.690 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
  • 3749.141 miles
  • 6033.657 kilometers
  • 3257.914 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 Simara?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Simara Airport is 7 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Simara Airport (SIF)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Simara generates about 425 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 425 kilograms equals 937 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Simara

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

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 Simara Airport
City: Simara
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: SIF
ICAO Code: VNSI
Coordinates: 27°9′34″N, 84°58′48″E