How far is East London from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and East London (East London Airport) is 2260 miles / 3638 kilometers / 1964 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to East London (ELS) is 2989 miles / 4811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 48 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – East London Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to East London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to East London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2260.313 miles
- 3637.621 kilometers
- 1964.158 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- 2269.613 miles
- 3652.588 kilometers
- 1972.240 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 East London?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to East London Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and East London?
The time difference between Nairobi and East London is 1 hour. East London is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and East London Airport (ELS)
On average, flying from Nairobi to East London generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 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 East London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and East London Airport (ELS).
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 | East London Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | East London |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | ELS |
| ICAO Code: | FAEL |
| Coordinates: | 33°2′8″S, 27°49′33″E |