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How far is Xichang from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 4767 miles / 7672 kilometers / 4143 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4767.128 miles
  • 7671.948 kilometers
  • 4142.521 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
  • 4766.027 miles
  • 7670.178 kilometers
  • 4141.565 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 9 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Xichang generates about 554 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 554 kilograms equals 1 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E