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How far is Yangyang from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Yangyang (Yangyang International Airport) is 6372 miles / 10255 kilometers / 5537 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Yangyang International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Yangyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6372.122 miles
  • 10254.937 kilometers
  • 5537.223 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
  • 6369.318 miles
  • 10250.423 kilometers
  • 5534.786 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 Yangyang?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Yangyang International Airport is 12 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Yangyang generates about 767 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 767 kilograms equals 1 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Yangyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY).

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 Yangyang International Airport
City: Yangyang
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: YNY
ICAO Code: RKNY
Coordinates: 38°3′40″N, 128°40′8″E