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How far is George from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and George (George Airport) is 2438 miles / 3923 kilometers / 2118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to George (GRJ) is 3121 miles / 5022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 41 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – George Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to George

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2437.618 miles
  • 3922.966 kilometers
  • 2118.232 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
  • 2446.344 miles
  • 3937.008 kilometers
  • 2125.814 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 George?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to George Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and George Airport (GRJ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to George generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 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 George

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

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 George Airport
City: George
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: GRJ
ICAO Code: FAGG
Coordinates: 34°0′20″S, 22°22′44″E