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How far is Eilat from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Eilat (Ovda Airport) is 2154 miles / 3466 kilometers / 1871 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Ovda Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Eilat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2153.573 miles
  • 3465.841 kilometers
  • 1871.404 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
  • 2163.819 miles
  • 3482.329 kilometers
  • 1880.307 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 Eilat?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ovda Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ovda Airport (VDA)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Eilat generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Eilat

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

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 Ovda Airport
City: Eilat
Country: Israel Flag of Israel
IATA Code: VDA
ICAO Code: LLOV
Coordinates: 29°56′25″N, 34°56′8″E