How far is Nairobi from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 7360 miles / 11844 kilometers / 6395 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from New York to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7359.743 miles
- 11844.359 kilometers
- 6395.442 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- 7355.208 miles
- 11837.060 kilometers
- 6391.501 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 New York to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 14 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Nairobi?
The time difference between New York and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from New York to Nairobi generates about 906 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 906 kilograms equals 1 997 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |