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How far is Shaoyang from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Shaoyang (Shaoyang Wugang Airport) is 5262 miles / 8468 kilometers / 4573 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Shaoyang Wugang Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Shaoyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5262.046 miles
  • 8468.442 kilometers
  • 4572.593 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
  • 5259.532 miles
  • 8464.396 kilometers
  • 4570.408 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 Shaoyang?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shaoyang Wugang Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Shaoyang generates about 618 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 618 kilograms equals 1 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Shaoyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN).

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 Shaoyang Wugang Airport
City: Shaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WGN
ICAO Code: ZGSY
Coordinates: 26°48′7″N, 110°38′31″E