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How far is Wuhai from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Wuhai (Wuhai Airport) is 5219 miles / 8399 kilometers / 4535 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Wuhai Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Wuhai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5218.961 miles
  • 8399.104 kilometers
  • 4535.153 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
  • 5219.714 miles
  • 8400.315 kilometers
  • 4535.807 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 Wuhai?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wuhai Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wuhai Airport (WUA)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Wuhai generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Wuhai

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

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 Wuhai Airport
City: Wuhai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUA
ICAO Code: ZBUH
Coordinates: 39°47′36″N, 106°47′57″E