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How far is Bangkok from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport) is 4485 miles / 7219 kilometers / 3898 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Don Mueang International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Bangkok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4485.457 miles
  • 7218.643 kilometers
  • 3897.755 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
  • 4481.803 miles
  • 7212.763 kilometers
  • 3894.580 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 Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport is 8 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bangkok generates about 518 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 518 kilograms equals 1 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Bangkok

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

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 Don Mueang International Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: DMK
ICAO Code: VTBD
Coordinates: 13°54′45″N, 100°36′25″E