How far is Dakhla from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) is 3945 miles / 6348 kilometers / 3428 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Dakhla (VIL) is 5838 miles / 9395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 138 hours 31 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Dakhla Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Dakhla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Dakhla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3944.625 miles
- 6348.259 kilometers
- 3427.786 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- 3944.348 miles
- 6347.813 kilometers
- 3427.545 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 Dakhla?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Dakhla Airport is 7 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Dakhla?
The time difference between Nairobi and Dakhla is 2 hours. Dakhla is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dakhla Airport (VIL)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Dakhla generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 991 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Dakhla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dakhla Airport (VIL).
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 | Dakhla Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakhla |
| Country: | Western Sahara  |
| IATA Code: | VIL |
| ICAO Code: | GMMH |
| Coordinates: | 23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″W |