How far is London from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and London (Luton Airport) is 4260 miles / 6856 kilometers / 3702 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Luton Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4259.892 miles
- 6855.631 kilometers
- 3701.745 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- 4268.423 miles
- 6869.362 kilometers
- 3709.159 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Luton Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and London?
The time difference between Nairobi and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Luton Airport (LTN)
On average, flying from Nairobi to London generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 078 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Luton Airport (LTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Luton Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LTN |
| ICAO Code: | EGGW |
| Coordinates: | 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W |