How far is Atlanta, GA, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 8054 miles / 12962 kilometers / 6999 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Atlanta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Atlanta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8054.424 miles
- 12962.339 kilometers
- 6999.103 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- 8047.917 miles
- 12951.867 kilometers
- 6993.449 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 Atlanta?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 15 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Atlanta?
The time difference between Nairobi and Atlanta is 8 hours. Atlanta is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Atlanta generates about 1 006 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 006 kilograms equals 2 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Atlanta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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 | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |