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How far is Dubai from Nairobi?

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

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Dubai

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Dubai. 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 Nairobi to Dubai?

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

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

On average, flying from Nairobi to Dubai 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 Nairobi to Dubai

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

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 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

Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Dubai (DXB)

Emirates
Kenya Airways
KLM
Qantas