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How far is Shonai from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Shonai (Shonai Airport) is 6970 miles / 11218 kilometers / 6057 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Shonai Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Shonai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6970.330 miles
  • 11217.659 kilometers
  • 6057.051 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
  • 6966.307 miles
  • 11211.185 kilometers
  • 6053.556 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 Shonai?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shonai Airport is 13 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shonai Airport (SYO)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Shonai generates about 851 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 851 kilograms equals 1 875 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Shonai

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

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 Shonai Airport
City: Shonai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SYO
ICAO Code: RJSY
Coordinates: 38°48′43″N, 139°47′13″E