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How far is Cabinda from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Cabinda (Cabinda Airport) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Cabinda (CAB) is 2645 miles / 4257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 28 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Cabinda Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Cabinda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1732.808 miles
  • 2788.685 kilometers
  • 1505.769 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
  • 1731.184 miles
  • 2786.070 kilometers
  • 1504.357 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 Cabinda?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cabinda Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Cabinda Airport (CAB)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Cabinda generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Cabinda

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

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E
Destination Cabinda Airport
City: Cabinda
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: CAB
ICAO Code: FNCA
Coordinates: 5°35′49″S, 12°11′18″E