How far is Knoxville, TN, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 7985 miles / 12850 kilometers / 6938 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7984.564 miles
• 12849.911 kilometers
• 6938.397 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

• 7978.410 miles
• 12840.006 kilometers
• 6933.049 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 15 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Knoxville?

The time difference between Nairobi and Knoxville is 8 hours. Knoxville is 8 hours behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Knoxville generates about 996 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 996 kilograms equals 2 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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	Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City:	Knoxville, TN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	TYS
ICAO Code:	KTYS
Coordinates:	35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W