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How far is Newark, NJ, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 7379 miles / 11875 kilometers / 6412 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7378.864 miles
  • 11875.130 kilometers
  • 6412.057 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
  • 7374.300 miles
  • 11867.785 kilometers
  • 6408.091 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 14 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Newark generates about 909 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 909 kilograms equals 2 003 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W