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How far is Semera from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Semera (Semera Airport) is 943 miles / 1518 kilometers / 819 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Semera (SZE) is 1252 miles / 2015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 43 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Semera Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Semera

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 942.961 miles
  • 1517.548 kilometers
  • 819.411 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
  • 947.587 miles
  • 1524.993 kilometers
  • 823.430 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 Semera?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Semera Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Semera?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Semera.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Semera Airport (SZE)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Semera generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Semera

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

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 Semera Airport
City: Semera
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: SZE
ICAO Code: HASM
Coordinates: 11°47′15″N, 40°59′29″E