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How far is Quanzhou from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Quanzhou (Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport) is 5738 miles / 9235 kilometers / 4986 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Quanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5738.298 miles
  • 9234.896 kilometers
  • 4986.445 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
  • 5734.436 miles
  • 9228.680 kilometers
  • 4983.088 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 Quanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Quanzhou generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Quanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN).

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 Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
City: Quanzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JJN
ICAO Code: ZSQZ
Coordinates: 24°47′47″N, 118°35′23″E