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How far is N'Djamena from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and N'Djamena (N'Djamena International Airport) is 1765 miles / 2841 kilometers / 1534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to N'Djamena (NDJ) is 2547 miles / 4099 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 56 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – N'Djamena International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to N'Djamena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1765.463 miles
  • 2841.237 kilometers
  • 1534.145 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
  • 1766.634 miles
  • 2843.122 kilometers
  • 1535.163 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 N'Djamena?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to N'Djamena International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to N'Djamena generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to N'Djamena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ).

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 N'Djamena International Airport
City: N'Djamena
Country: Chad Flag of Chad
IATA Code: NDJ
ICAO Code: FTTJ
Coordinates: 12°8′1″N, 15°2′2″E