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How far is Taplejung from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 3907 miles / 6288 kilometers / 3395 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Taplejung Airport

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3907
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6288
Kilometers
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3395
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 53 min
Time Difference
2 h 45 min
CO2 emission
445 kg

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Distance from Nairobi to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3907.040 miles
  • 6287.772 kilometers
  • 3395.125 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
  • 3908.041 miles
  • 6289.382 kilometers
  • 3395.995 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Taplejung Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Taplejung generates about 445 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 445 kilograms equals 981 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Taplejung

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

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E