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How far is Nairobi from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 7774 miles / 12511 kilometers / 6756 nautical miles.

Brisbane Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7774.141 miles
  • 12511.267 kilometers
  • 6755.544 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
  • 7766.605 miles
  • 12499.139 kilometers
  • 6748.995 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 Brisbane to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 15 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Nairobi generates about 966 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 966 kilograms equals 2 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brisbane to Nairobi

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

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″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