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How far is Yushu from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Yushu (Yushu Batang Airport) is 4562 miles / 7342 kilometers / 3964 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Yushu Batang Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Yushu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4561.945 miles
  • 7341.739 kilometers
  • 3964.222 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
  • 4562.767 miles
  • 7343.061 kilometers
  • 3964.936 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 Yushu?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Yushu Batang Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yushu Batang Airport (YUS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Yushu generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Yushu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yushu Batang Airport (YUS).

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 Yushu Batang Airport
City: Yushu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YUS
ICAO Code: ZYLS
Coordinates: 32°50′11″N, 97°2′11″E