How far is Blantyre from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers / 865 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Blantyre (BLZ) is 1375 miles / 2213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 34 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Chileka International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Blantyre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Blantyre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 995.860 miles
- 1602.681 kilometers
- 865.379 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- 1001.065 miles
- 1611.058 kilometers
- 869.902 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 Blantyre?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chileka International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Blantyre?
The time difference between Nairobi and Blantyre is 1 hour. Blantyre is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chileka International Airport (BLZ)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Blantyre generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Blantyre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chileka International Airport (BLZ).
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 | Chileka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Blantyre |
| Country: | Malawi  |
| IATA Code: | BLZ |
| ICAO Code: | FWCL |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′44″S, 34°58′26″E |
Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Blantyre (BLZ)
| Kenya Airways |