How far is Solwezi from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Solwezi (Solwezi Airport) is 1040 miles / 1673 kilometers / 904 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Solwezi (SLI) is 1586 miles / 2552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 56 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Solwezi Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Solwezi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Solwezi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1039.822 miles
- 1673.431 kilometers
- 903.580 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- 1042.149 miles
- 1677.176 kilometers
- 905.603 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 Solwezi?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Solwezi Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Solwezi?
The time difference between Nairobi and Solwezi is 1 hour. Solwezi is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Solwezi Airport (SLI)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Solwezi generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Solwezi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Solwezi Airport (SLI).
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 | Solwezi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Solwezi |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | SLI |
| ICAO Code: | FLSW |
| Coordinates: | 12°10′25″S, 26°21′54″E |