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How far is Ulsan from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ulsan (Ulsan Airport) is 6411 miles / 10317 kilometers / 5571 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Ulsan Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Ulsan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6410.986 miles
  • 10317.481 kilometers
  • 5570.994 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
  • 6407.654 miles
  • 10312.119 kilometers
  • 5568.099 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 Ulsan?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ulsan Airport is 12 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ulsan Airport (USN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ulsan generates about 773 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 773 kilograms equals 1 704 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Ulsan

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

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 Ulsan Airport
City: Ulsan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: USN
ICAO Code: RKPU
Coordinates: 35°35′36″N, 129°21′7″E