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How far is Sambava from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Sambava (Sambava Airport) is 1270 miles / 2044 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Sambava Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Sambava

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1270.300 miles
  • 2044.349 kilometers
  • 1103.860 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
  • 1272.900 miles
  • 2048.534 kilometers
  • 1106.120 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 Sambava?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sambava Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Sambava?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Sambava.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sambava Airport (SVB)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Sambava generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Sambava

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

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 Sambava Airport
City: Sambava
Country: Madagascar Flag of Madagascar
IATA Code: SVB
ICAO Code: FMNS
Coordinates: 14°16′42″S, 50°10′28″E