How far is Basankusu from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Basankusu (Basankusu Airport) is 1198 miles / 1928 kilometers / 1041 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Basankusu (BSU) is 1792 miles / 2884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 31 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Basankusu Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Basankusu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Basankusu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1198.230 miles
- 1928.364 kilometers
- 1041.233 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- 1197.062 miles
- 1926.485 kilometers
- 1040.219 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 Basankusu?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Basankusu Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Basankusu?
The time difference between Nairobi and Basankusu is 2 hours. Basankusu is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Basankusu Airport (BSU)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Basankusu generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 356 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 Basankusu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Basankusu Airport (BSU).
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 | Basankusu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Basankusu |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | BSU |
| ICAO Code: | FZEN |
| Coordinates: | 1°13′28″N, 19°47′20″E |