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How far is Nairobi from Miami, FL?

The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 7949 miles / 12793 kilometers / 6908 nautical miles.

Miami International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Miami to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7949.106 miles
  • 12792.846 kilometers
  • 6907.584 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
  • 7941.835 miles
  • 12781.145 kilometers
  • 6901.266 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 Miami to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 15 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Miami to Nairobi generates about 991 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 991 kilograms equals 2 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Miami to Nairobi

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

Airport information

Origin Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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