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How far is Makokou from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Makokou (Makokou Airport) is 1668 miles / 2684 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Makokou (MKU) is 3248 miles / 5227 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 10 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Makokou Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Makokou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.648 miles
  • 2683.819 kilometers
  • 1449.147 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
  • 1665.852 miles
  • 2680.930 kilometers
  • 1447.586 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 Makokou?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Makokou Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Makokou Airport (MKU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Makokou generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Makokou

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

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 Makokou Airport
City: Makokou
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: MKU
ICAO Code: FOOK
Coordinates: 0°34′45″N, 12°53′27″E