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How far is Rome from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) is 3346 miles / 5384 kilometers / 2907 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Rome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3345.710 miles
  • 5384.398 kilometers
  • 2907.342 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
  • 3355.247 miles
  • 5399.747 kilometers
  • 2915.630 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 Rome?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Rome generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 829 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Rome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

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 Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E