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How far is Seoul from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 6250 miles / 10058 kilometers / 5431 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Seoul Incheon International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6249.756 miles
  • 10058.007 kilometers
  • 5430.889 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
  • 6247.135 miles
  • 10053.788 kilometers
  • 5428.611 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 Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Seoul Incheon International Airport is 12 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Seoul generates about 751 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 751 kilograms equals 1 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).

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 Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E

Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Seoul (ICN)

Kenya Airways
Korean Air