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How far is Bangkok from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 4493 miles / 7230 kilometers / 3904 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Bangkok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4492.549 miles
  • 7230.057 kilometers
  • 3903.919 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
  • 4488.846 miles
  • 7224.097 kilometers
  • 3900.700 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 Nairobi to Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 9 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bangkok generates about 518 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 518 kilograms equals 1 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Bangkok

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E

Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Bangkok (BKK)

China Southern Airlines
Kenya Airways
Vietnam Airlines