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How far is Jebel Ali from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Jebel Ali (Al Maktoum International Airport) is 2178 miles / 3505 kilometers / 1892 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Al Maktoum International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Jebel Ali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2177.651 miles
  • 3504.590 kilometers
  • 1892.327 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
  • 2184.272 miles
  • 3515.246 kilometers
  • 1898.081 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 Jebel Ali?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Jebel Ali generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Jebel Ali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

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 Al Maktoum International Airport
City: Jebel Ali
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DWC
ICAO Code: OMDW
Coordinates: 24°53′46″N, 55°9′41″E