How far is Guangzhou from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 5396 miles / 8684 kilometers / 4689 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Guangzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Guangzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5396.187 miles
- 8684.321 kilometers
- 4689.158 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- 5392.712 miles
- 8678.728 kilometers
- 4686.138 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 Guangzhou?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Guangzhou?
The time difference between Nairobi and Guangzhou is 5 hours. Guangzhou is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Guangzhou generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Guangzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
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 | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E |
Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Guangzhou (CAN)
| China Southern Airlines |
| Kenya Airways |