How far is Ndola from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ndola (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport) is 982 miles / 1581 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA) is 1417 miles / 2280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 38 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Ndola
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Ndola. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 982.138 miles
- 1580.598 kilometers
- 853.455 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- 985.315 miles
- 1585.710 kilometers
- 856.215 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 Ndola?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Ndola?
The time difference between Nairobi and Ndola is 1 hour. Ndola is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Ndola generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Ndola
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ndola |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | NLA |
| ICAO Code: | FLSK |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′53″S, 28°39′53″E |
Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA)
| Kenya Airways |
| KLM |