How far is Nairobi from Atlanta, GA?
The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 8054 miles / 12962 kilometers / 6999 nautical miles.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Atlanta to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8054.424 miles
- 12962.339 kilometers
- 6999.103 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- 8047.917 miles
- 12951.867 kilometers
- 6993.449 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 Atlanta to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 15 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Nairobi?
The time difference between Atlanta and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Atlanta to Nairobi generates about 1 006 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 006 kilograms equals 2 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Atlanta to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |