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How far is Mombasa from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Mombasa (Moi International Airport) is 7288 miles / 11728 kilometers / 6333 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Moi International Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Mombasa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Mombasa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7287.663 miles
  • 11728.356 kilometers
  • 6332.806 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
  • 7280.587 miles
  • 11716.969 kilometers
  • 6326.657 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 Sydney to Mombasa?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Moi International Airport is 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Moi International Airport (MBA)

On average, flying from Sydney to Mombasa generates about 896 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 896 kilograms equals 1 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Mombasa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Moi International Airport (MBA).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
Destination Moi International Airport
City: Mombasa
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MBA
ICAO Code: HKMO
Coordinates: 4°2′5″S, 39°35′39″E