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How far is Nairobi from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 2205 miles / 3548 kilometers / 1916 nautical miles.

Dubai International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2204.921 miles
  • 3548.476 kilometers
  • 1916.024 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
  • 2211.617 miles
  • 3559.252 kilometers
  • 1921.842 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 Dubai to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Dubai to Nairobi generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dubai to Nairobi

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

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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 Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO)

Emirates
Kenya Airways
KLM
Qantas