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How far is Ulaanbaatar from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ulaanbaatar (Chinggis Khaan International Airport) is 5360 miles / 8626 kilometers / 4658 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Chinggis Khaan International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Ulaanbaatar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5360.168 miles
  • 8626.353 kilometers
  • 4657.858 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
  • 5362.461 miles
  • 8630.045 kilometers
  • 4659.851 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 Ulaanbaatar?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chinggis Khaan International Airport is 10 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ulaanbaatar generates about 631 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 631 kilograms equals 1 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Ulaanbaatar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).

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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport
City: Ulaanbaatar
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: UBN
ICAO Code: ZMCK
Coordinates: 47°38′48″N, 106°49′11″E