How far is Smara from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 3768 miles / 6064 kilometers / 3274 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Smara (SMW) is 7703 miles / 12397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 146 hours 46 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Smara Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Smara
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Smara. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3767.942 miles
- 6063.915 kilometers
- 3274.252 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- 3769.138 miles
- 6065.840 kilometers
- 3275.292 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 Smara?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Smara Airport is 7 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Smara?
The time difference between Nairobi and Smara is 2 hours. Smara is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Smara Airport (SMW)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Smara generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 943 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 Smara
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Smara Airport (SMW).
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 | Smara Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Smara |
| Country: | Western Sahara  |
| IATA Code: | SMW |
| ICAO Code: | GMMA |
| Coordinates: | 26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W |