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How far is Tamale from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Tamale (Tamale Airport) is 2708 miles / 4358 kilometers / 2353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Tamale (TML) is 3770 miles / 6067 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 5 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Tamale Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Tamale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2708.244 miles
  • 4358.496 kilometers
  • 2353.400 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
  • 2706.525 miles
  • 4355.730 kilometers
  • 2351.906 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 Tamale?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tamale Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tamale Airport (TML)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Tamale generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 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 Tamale

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

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 Tamale Airport
City: Tamale
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TML
ICAO Code: DGLE
Coordinates: 9°33′25″N, 0°51′47″W