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How far is Nairobi from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 4140 miles / 6662 kilometers / 3597 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4139.808 miles
  • 6662.376 kilometers
  • 3597.395 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
  • 4149.175 miles
  • 6677.449 kilometers
  • 3605.534 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 Amsterdam to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Nairobi generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 045 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways
KLM