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How far is Yengema from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Yengema (Yengema Airport) is 3377 miles / 5434 kilometers / 2934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Yengema (WYE) is 4649 miles / 7482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 32 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Yengema Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Yengema

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3376.676 miles
  • 5434.234 kilometers
  • 2934.251 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
  • 3373.754 miles
  • 5429.531 kilometers
  • 2931.712 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 Yengema?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Yengema Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yengema Airport (WYE)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Yengema generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 837 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 Yengema

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

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 Yengema Airport
City: Yengema
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: WYE
ICAO Code: GFYE
Coordinates: 8°36′37″N, 11°2′43″W