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How far is Lugano from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 3679 miles / 5920 kilometers / 3197 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3678.824 miles
  • 5920.493 kilometers
  • 3196.811 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
  • 3688.350 miles
  • 5935.823 kilometers
  • 3205.088 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lugano Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Lugano generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 918 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E