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How far is Nairobi from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 5396 miles / 8684 kilometers / 4689 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5396.187 miles
  • 8684.321 kilometers
  • 4689.158 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
  • 5392.712 miles
  • 8678.728 kilometers
  • 4686.138 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 Guangzhou to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Nairobi generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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 Guangzhou (CAN) to Nairobi (NBO)

China Southern Airlines
Kenya Airways