How far is Freetown from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Freetown (Lungi International Airport) is 3522 miles / 5668 kilometers / 3061 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Freetown (FNA) is 4894 miles / 7876 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 38 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Lungi International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Freetown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Freetown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3521.978 miles
- 5668.074 kilometers
- 3060.515 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- 3518.853 miles
- 5663.045 kilometers
- 3057.800 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 Freetown?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lungi International Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Freetown?
The time difference between Nairobi and Freetown is 3 hours. Freetown is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lungi International Airport (FNA)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Freetown generates about 397 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 397 kilograms equals 876 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 Freetown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lungi International Airport (FNA).
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 | Lungi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Freetown |
| Country: | Sierra Leone  |
| IATA Code: | FNA |
| ICAO Code: | GFLL |
| Coordinates: | 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W |