How far is Shenzhen from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) is 5423 miles / 8727 kilometers / 4712 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Shenzhen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5422.792 miles
• 8727.138 kilometers
• 4712.277 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

• 5419.127 miles
• 8721.239 kilometers
• 4709.092 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 Shenzhen?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shenzhen?

The time difference between Nairobi and Shenzhen is 5 hours. Shenzhen is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Shenzhen generates about 639 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 639 kilograms equals 1 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Shenzhen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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	Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City:	Shenzhen
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SZX
ICAO Code:	ZGSZ
Coordinates:	22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E