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How far is Dortmund from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Dortmund (Dortmund Airport) is 4023 miles / 6475 kilometers / 3496 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Dortmund Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Dortmund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4023.335 miles
  • 6474.930 kilometers
  • 3496.182 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
  • 4033.090 miles
  • 6490.629 kilometers
  • 3504.659 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 Dortmund?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Dortmund Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dortmund Airport (DTM)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Dortmund generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 012 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Dortmund

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

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 Dortmund Airport
City: Dortmund
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DTM
ICAO Code: EDLW
Coordinates: 51°31′5″N, 7°36′44″E