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How far is Yichang from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) is 5351 miles / 8611 kilometers / 4650 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Yichang Sanxia Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Yichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5350.843 miles
  • 8611.347 kilometers
  • 4649.756 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
  • 5348.986 miles
  • 8608.358 kilometers
  • 4648.142 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 Yichang?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport is 10 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Yichang generates about 630 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 630 kilograms equals 1 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Yichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH).

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 Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E