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How far is Tashigang from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Tashigang (Yongphulla Airport) is 4125 miles / 6638 kilometers / 3584 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Yongphulla Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Tashigang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4124.886 miles
  • 6638.361 kilometers
  • 3584.428 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
  • 4125.238 miles
  • 6638.927 kilometers
  • 3584.734 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 Tashigang?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Yongphulla Airport is 8 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yongphulla Airport (YON)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Tashigang generates about 472 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 472 kilograms equals 1 041 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Tashigang

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

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 Yongphulla Airport
City: Tashigang
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: YON
ICAO Code: VQTY
Coordinates: 27°15′23″N, 91°30′52″E