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How far is Nairobi from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 3346 miles / 5384 kilometers / 2907 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Rome to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3345.710 miles
  • 5384.398 kilometers
  • 2907.342 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
  • 3355.247 miles
  • 5399.747 kilometers
  • 2915.630 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 Rome to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Rome to Nairobi generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 829 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″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