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How far is Ziguinchor from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ziguinchor (Ziguinchor Airport) is 3775 miles / 6075 kilometers / 3280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) is 5192 miles / 8356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 31 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Ziguinchor Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Ziguinchor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3774.682 miles
  • 6074.762 kilometers
  • 3280.109 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
  • 3771.887 miles
  • 6070.264 kilometers
  • 3277.680 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 Ziguinchor?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ziguinchor Airport is 7 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ziguinchor generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 944 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 Ziguinchor

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

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 Ziguinchor Airport
City: Ziguinchor
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: ZIG
ICAO Code: GOGG
Coordinates: 12°33′20″N, 16°16′54″W