How far is Chengdu from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 4936 miles / 7944 kilometers / 4289 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4936.237 miles
• 7944.103 kilometers
• 4289.473 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

• 4935.315 miles
• 7942.620 kilometers
• 4288.672 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 Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Chengdu?

The time difference between Nairobi and Chengdu is 5 hours. Chengdu is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Chengdu generates about 576 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 576 kilograms equals 1 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

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	Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City:	Chengdu
Country:	China
IATA Code:	TFU
ICAO Code:	ZUTF
Coordinates:	30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E