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How far is Vadsø from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Vadsø (Vadsø Airport) is 4934 miles / 7940 kilometers / 4287 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Vadsø Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Vadsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4933.516 miles
  • 7939.725 kilometers
  • 4287.108 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
  • 4943.063 miles
  • 7955.089 kilometers
  • 4295.405 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 Vadsø?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Vadsø Airport is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Vadsø Airport (VDS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Vadsø generates about 575 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 575 kilograms equals 1 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Vadsø

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

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 Vadsø Airport
City: Vadsø
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VDS
ICAO Code: ENVD
Coordinates: 70°3′55″N, 29°50′40″E