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How far is Ürümqi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) is 4402 miles / 7085 kilometers / 3825 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Ürümqi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4402.115 miles
  • 7084.517 kilometers
  • 3825.333 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
  • 4407.152 miles
  • 7092.624 kilometers
  • 3829.711 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 Ürümqi?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is 8 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ürümqi generates about 507 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 507 kilograms equals 1 118 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Ürümqi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

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 Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E