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How far is Sampit from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Sampit (H. Asan Airport) is 5257 miles / 8461 kilometers / 4569 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – H. Asan Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Sampit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5257.348 miles
  • 8460.882 kilometers
  • 4568.511 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
  • 5251.462 miles
  • 8451.408 kilometers
  • 4563.395 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 Sampit?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to H. Asan Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and H. Asan Airport (SMQ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Sampit generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Sampit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and H. Asan Airport (SMQ).

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 H. Asan Airport
City: Sampit
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: SMQ
ICAO Code: WAOS
Coordinates: 2°29′57″S, 112°58′29″E