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How far is Frankfurt from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 3915 miles / 6301 kilometers / 3402 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3915.440 miles
  • 6301.289 kilometers
  • 3402.424 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
  • 3925.254 miles
  • 6317.085 kilometers
  • 3410.953 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Frankfurt generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 983 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Frankfurt

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

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 Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E