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How far is Mbanza Congo from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Mbanza Congo (Mbanza Congo Airport) is 1601 miles / 2577 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) is 2484 miles / 3997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 33 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Mbanza Congo Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Mbanza Congo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1601.438 miles
  • 2577.265 kilometers
  • 1391.612 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
  • 1600.107 miles
  • 2575.123 kilometers
  • 1390.455 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 Mbanza Congo?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mbanza Congo Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Mbanza Congo generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Mbanza Congo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY).

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 Mbanza Congo Airport
City: Mbanza Congo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SSY
ICAO Code: FNBC
Coordinates: 6°16′11″S, 14°14′49″E