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How far is Xiangfan from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Xiangfan (Xiangyang Liuji Airport) is 5416 miles / 8717 kilometers / 4707 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Xiangyang Liuji Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Xiangfan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5416.361 miles
  • 8716.788 kilometers
  • 4706.689 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
  • 5414.681 miles
  • 8714.084 kilometers
  • 4705.229 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 Xiangfan?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Xiangyang Liuji Airport is 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Xiangfan generates about 638 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 638 kilograms equals 1 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Xiangfan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN).

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 Xiangyang Liuji Airport
City: Xiangfan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XFN
ICAO Code: ZHXF
Coordinates: 32°9′2″N, 112°17′27″E