How far is Nairobi from Yaoundé?
The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 1792 miles / 2883 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yaoundé (YAO) to Nairobi (NBO) is 2585 miles / 4160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 17 minutes.
Yaoundé Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Yaoundé to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yaoundé to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1791.578 miles
- 2883.266 kilometers
- 1556.839 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- 1790.042 miles
- 2880.793 kilometers
- 1555.504 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 Yaoundé to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yaoundé and Nairobi?
The time difference between Yaoundé and Nairobi is 2 hours. Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Yaoundé.
Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Airport (YAO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Yaoundé to Nairobi generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yaoundé to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Airport (YAO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Yaoundé Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yaoundé |
| Country: | Cameroon  |
| IATA Code: | YAO |
| ICAO Code: | FKKY |
| Coordinates: | 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″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 |