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How far is Nairobi from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 8174 miles / 13155 kilometers / 7103 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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8174
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13155
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7103
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Flight time duration
15 h 58 min
CO2 emission
1 024 kg

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Distance from Minneapolis to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8174.057 miles
  • 13154.870 kilometers
  • 7103.061 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
  • 8168.840 miles
  • 13146.473 kilometers
  • 7098.527 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 Minneapolis to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 15 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Nairobi generates about 1 024 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 024 kilograms equals 2 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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