How far is Yaoundé from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) is 1792 miles / 2883 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Yaoundé (YAO) is 2586 miles / 4161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 17 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Yaoundé Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Yaoundé
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Yaoundé. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1791.578 miles
- 2883.266 kilometers
- 1556.839 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- 1790.042 miles
- 2880.793 kilometers
- 1555.504 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 Yaoundé?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Yaoundé Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Yaoundé?
The time difference between Nairobi and Yaoundé is 2 hours. Yaoundé is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Yaoundé generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 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 Yaoundé
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO).
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 | Yaoundé Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yaoundé |
| Country: | Cameroon  |
| IATA Code: | YAO |
| ICAO Code: | FKKY |
| Coordinates: | 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E |