How far is Atbara from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 1322 miles / 2128 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Atbara (ATB) is 2089 miles / 3362 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 33 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Atbara Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Atbara
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Atbara. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1322.406 miles
- 2128.207 kilometers
- 1149.140 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- 1329.254 miles
- 2139.227 kilometers
- 1155.090 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 Atbara?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Atbara Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Atbara?
The time difference between Nairobi and Atbara is 1 hour. Atbara is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Atbara Airport (ATB)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Atbara generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Atbara
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Atbara Airport (ATB).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Atbara Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atbara |
| Country: | Sudan  |
| IATA Code: | ATB |
| ICAO Code: | HSAT |
| Coordinates: | 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E |