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How far is Orapa from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Orapa (Orapa Airport) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers / 1372 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Orapa (ORP) is 2178 miles / 3505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 22 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Orapa Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Orapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1579.103 miles
  • 2541.321 kilometers
  • 1372.203 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
  • 1584.727 miles
  • 2550.371 kilometers
  • 1377.090 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 Orapa?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Orapa Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Orapa Airport (ORP)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Orapa generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Orapa

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

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 Orapa Airport
City: Orapa
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: ORP
ICAO Code: FBOR
Coordinates: 21°16′0″S, 25°19′0″E