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How far is Osaka from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) is 6748 miles / 10860 kilometers / 5864 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kansai International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6747.880 miles
  • 10859.660 kilometers
  • 5863.747 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
  • 6743.640 miles
  • 10852.836 kilometers
  • 5860.063 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kansai International Airport is 13 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kansai International Airport (KIX)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Osaka generates about 820 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 820 kilograms equals 1 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Osaka

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

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 Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E