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How far is Nairobi from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 7832 miles / 12605 kilometers / 6806 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7832.426 miles
  • 12605.068 kilometers
  • 6806.192 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
  • 7826.400 miles
  • 12595.370 kilometers
  • 6800.956 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 Charlotte to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 15 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Nairobi generates about 974 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 974 kilograms equals 2 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W
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