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How far is Nairobi from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 3915 miles / 6301 kilometers / 3402 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3915.440 miles
  • 6301.289 kilometers
  • 3402.424 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
  • 3925.254 miles
  • 6317.085 kilometers
  • 3410.953 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 Frankfurt to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Nairobi generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 983 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Nairobi

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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 Frankfurt (FRA) to Nairobi (NBO)

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