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How far is Maiduguri from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Maiduguri (Maiduguri International Airport) is 1872 miles / 3013 kilometers / 1627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Maiduguri (MIU) is 2623 miles / 4222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 58 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Maiduguri International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Maiduguri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1872.211 miles
  • 3013.032 kilometers
  • 1626.907 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
  • 1872.956 miles
  • 3014.230 kilometers
  • 1627.554 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 Maiduguri?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Maiduguri International Airport (MIU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Maiduguri generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Maiduguri

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

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 Maiduguri International Airport
City: Maiduguri
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MIU
ICAO Code: DNMA
Coordinates: 11°51′19″N, 13°4′51″E