How far is Shiyan from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Shiyan (Shiyan Wudangshan Airport) is 5341 miles / 8596 kilometers / 4642 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Shiyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5341.473 miles
• 8596.268 kilometers
• 4641.613 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

• 5340.082 miles
• 8594.029 kilometers
• 4640.405 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 Shiyan?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shiyan Wudangshan Airport is 10 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shiyan?

The time difference between Nairobi and Shiyan is 5 hours. Shiyan is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Shiyan generates about 629 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 629 kilograms equals 1 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Shiyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS).

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	Shiyan Wudangshan Airport
City:	Shiyan
Country:	China
IATA Code:	WDS
ICAO Code:	ZHSY
Coordinates:	32°35′30″N, 110°54′28″E