How far is Francistown from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Francistown (Francistown Airport) is 1506 miles / 2423 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Francistown (FRW) is 2096 miles / 3373 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 51 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Francistown Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Francistown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Francistown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1505.604 miles
- 2423.035 kilometers
- 1308.334 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- 1511.612 miles
- 2432.704 kilometers
- 1313.555 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 Francistown?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Francistown Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Francistown?
The time difference between Nairobi and Francistown is 1 hour. Francistown is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Francistown Airport (FRW)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Francistown generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Francistown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Francistown Airport (FRW).
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 | Francistown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Francistown |
| Country: | Botswana  |
| IATA Code: | FRW |
| ICAO Code: | FBFT |
| Coordinates: | 21°9′34″S, 27°28′28″E |