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How far is Svolvær from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 4913 miles / 7907 kilometers / 4269 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Nairobi to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4913.036 miles
  • 7906.765 kilometers
  • 4269.312 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
  • 4922.355 miles
  • 7921.762 kilometers
  • 4277.409 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 Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 9 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Svolvær generates about 573 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 573 kilograms equals 1 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

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 Svolvær Airport, Helle
City: Svolvær
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: SVJ
ICAO Code: ENSH
Coordinates: 68°14′35″N, 14°40′9″E