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How far is Nairobi from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 2235 miles / 3597 kilometers / 1942 nautical miles.

Muscat International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Muscat to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2235.245 miles
  • 3597.279 kilometers
  • 1942.375 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
  • 2240.750 miles
  • 3606.137 kilometers
  • 1947.158 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 Muscat to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Muscat to Nairobi generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Muscat to Nairobi

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

Airport information

Origin Muscat International Airport
City: Muscat
Country: Oman Flag of Oman
IATA Code: MCT
ICAO Code: OOMS
Coordinates: 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″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