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How far is Manzini from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Manzini (Matsapha Airport) is 1773 miles / 2854 kilometers / 1541 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Manzini (MTS) is 2519 miles / 4054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 4 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Matsapha Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Manzini

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1773.199 miles
  • 2853.688 kilometers
  • 1540.868 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
  • 1781.375 miles
  • 2866.844 kilometers
  • 1547.972 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 Manzini?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Matsapha Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Matsapha Airport (MTS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Manzini generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 Manzini

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

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 Matsapha Airport
City: Manzini
Country: Swaziland Flag of Swaziland
IATA Code: MTS
ICAO Code: FDMS
Coordinates: 26°31′44″S, 31°18′27″E