How far is Ko Samui from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 4411 miles / 7100 kilometers / 3833 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Ko Samui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4411.481 miles
• 7099.590 kilometers
• 3833.472 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

• 4407.279 miles
• 7092.829 kilometers
• 3829.821 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 Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Samui Airport is 8 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Ko Samui?

The time difference between Nairobi and Ko Samui is 4 hours. Ko Samui is 4 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ko Samui generates about 508 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 508 kilograms equals 1 120 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Ko Samui

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

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	Samui Airport
City:	Ko Samui
Country:	Thailand
IATA Code:	USM
ICAO Code:	VTSM
Coordinates:	9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E