How far is Zurich from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 3771 miles / 6068 kilometers / 3277 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3770.660 miles
• 6068.290 kilometers
• 3276.614 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

• 3780.277 miles
• 6083.766 kilometers
• 3284.971 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 Zurich?

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

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Zurich?

The time difference between Nairobi and Zurich is 2 hours. Zurich is 2 hours behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Zurich generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 943 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Zurich

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

Airport information

Origin	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	NBO
ICAO Code:	HKJK
Coordinates:	1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E

Destination	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Zurich (ZRH)

Lufthansa

Swiss International Air Lines

United Airlines