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How far is Longyan from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Longyan (Longyan Guanzhishan Airport) is 5629 miles / 9059 kilometers / 4891 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Longyan Guanzhishan Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Longyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5628.694 miles
  • 9058.505 kilometers
  • 4891.201 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
  • 5625.201 miles
  • 9052.884 kilometers
  • 4888.166 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 Longyan?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Longyan Guanzhishan Airport is 11 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Longyan generates about 667 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 667 kilograms equals 1 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Longyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX).

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 Longyan Guanzhishan Airport
City: Longyan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LCX
ICAO Code: ZSLD
Coordinates: 25°40′28″N, 116°44′49″E