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How far is Mbandaka from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Mbandaka (Mbandaka Airport) is 1292 miles / 2080 kilometers / 1123 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbandaka (MDK) is 1960 miles / 3154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 58 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Mbandaka Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Mbandaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1292.460 miles
  • 2080.013 kilometers
  • 1123.117 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
  • 1291.060 miles
  • 2077.759 kilometers
  • 1121.900 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 Mbandaka?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mbandaka Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mbandaka Airport (MDK)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Mbandaka generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Mbandaka

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

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 Mbandaka Airport
City: Mbandaka
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MDK
ICAO Code: FZEA
Coordinates: 0°1′21″N, 18°17′19″E