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How far is Aden from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Aden (Aden International Airport) is 1120 miles / 1803 kilometers / 973 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Aden International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Aden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1120.066 miles
  • 1802.572 kilometers
  • 973.311 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
  • 1124.359 miles
  • 1809.480 kilometers
  • 977.041 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 Nairobi to Aden?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Aden International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Aden?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Aden.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Aden International Airport (ADE)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Aden generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Aden

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aden International Airport
City: Aden
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: ADE
ICAO Code: OYAA
Coordinates: 12°49′46″N, 45°1′43″E