How far is Axum from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 1070 miles / 1723 kilometers / 930 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Axum (AXU) is 1591 miles / 2560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 52 minutes.

Distance from Nairobi to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1070.325 miles
• 1722.521 kilometers
• 930.087 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

• 1076.037 miles
• 1731.714 kilometers
• 935.051 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Axum Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Axum?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Axum.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Axum generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Axum

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

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	Axum Airport
City:	Axum
Country:	Ethiopia
IATA Code:	AXU
ICAO Code:	HAAX
Coordinates:	14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E