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How far is Nairobi from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 3773 miles / 6073 kilometers / 3279 nautical miles.

Geneva Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Geneva to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3773.478 miles
  • 6072.824 kilometers
  • 3279.063 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
  • 3782.555 miles
  • 6087.432 kilometers
  • 3286.950 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 Geneva to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Geneva to Nairobi generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 944 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Geneva to Nairobi

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

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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