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How far is Sana'a from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Sana'a (Sanaa International Airport) is 1257 miles / 2024 kilometers / 1093 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Sanaa International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Sana'a

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1257.362 miles
  • 2023.528 kilometers
  • 1092.618 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
  • 1262.842 miles
  • 2032.348 kilometers
  • 1097.380 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 Sana'a?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sanaa International Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Sana'a?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Sana'a.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Sana'a generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Sana'a

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

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 Sanaa International Airport
City: Sana'a
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SAH
ICAO Code: OYSN
Coordinates: 15°28′34″N, 44°13′10″E

Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Sana'a (SAH)

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