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How far is Nairobi from Paris?

The distance between Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 4027 miles / 6481 kilometers / 3499 nautical miles.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Paris to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4027.126 miles
  • 6481.032 kilometers
  • 3499.477 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
  • 4035.896 miles
  • 6495.146 kilometers
  • 3507.098 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 Paris to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Paris to Nairobi generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 014 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paris to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Airport information

Origin Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CDG
ICAO Code: LFPG
Coordinates: 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Paris (CDG) to Nairobi (NBO)

Air France
Kenya Airways