How far is Xi'an from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 5243 miles / 8437 kilometers / 4556 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5242.712 miles
• 8437.328 kilometers
• 4555.793 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

• 5242.029 miles
• 8436.227 kilometers
• 4555.198 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Xi'an?

The time difference between Nairobi and Xi'an is 5 hours. Xi'an is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Xi'an generates about 616 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 616 kilograms equals 1 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Airport information

Origin	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	NBO
ICAO Code:	HKJK
Coordinates:	1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E

Destination	Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City:	Xi'an
Country:	China
IATA Code:	XIY
ICAO Code:	ZLXY
Coordinates:	34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E