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How far is Tangshan from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Tangshan (Tangshan Sannühe Airport) is 5805 miles / 9342 kilometers / 5044 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Tangshan Sannühe Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Tangshan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5804.598 miles
  • 9341.594 kilometers
  • 5044.057 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
  • 5803.587 miles
  • 9339.968 kilometers
  • 5043.179 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 Tangshan?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tangshan Sannühe Airport is 11 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tangshan Sannühe Airport (TVS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Tangshan generates about 690 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 690 kilograms equals 1 522 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Tangshan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tangshan Sannühe Airport (TVS).

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 Tangshan Sannühe Airport
City: Tangshan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TVS
ICAO Code: ZBTS
Coordinates: 39°43′4″N, 118°0′9″E