How far is Nairobi from Ndola?
The distance between Ndola (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 982 miles / 1581 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ndola (NLA) to Nairobi (NBO) is 1417 miles / 2281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 38 minutes.
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Ndola to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ndola to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 982.138 miles
- 1580.598 kilometers
- 853.455 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- 985.315 miles
- 1585.710 kilometers
- 856.215 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 Ndola to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ndola and Nairobi?
The time difference between Ndola and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Ndola.
Flight carbon footprint between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Ndola to Nairobi generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ndola to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ndola |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | NLA |
| ICAO Code: | FLSK |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′53″S, 28°39′53″E |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
Airlines flying from Ndola (NLA) to Nairobi (NBO)
| Kenya Airways |
| KLM |