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How far is Wadi Halfa from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Wadi Halfa (Wadi Halfa Airport) is 1631 miles / 2625 kilometers / 1417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) is 2471 miles / 3976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 12 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Wadi Halfa Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Wadi Halfa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1630.796 miles
  • 2624.512 kilometers
  • 1417.123 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
  • 1638.699 miles
  • 2637.230 kilometers
  • 1423.991 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 Wadi Halfa?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wadi Halfa Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Wadi Halfa generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Wadi Halfa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF).

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 Wadi Halfa Airport
City: Wadi Halfa
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: WHF
ICAO Code: HSSW
Coordinates: 21°48′9″N, 31°31′17″E