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How far is Tippi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Tippi (Tippi Airport) is 589 miles / 949 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Tippi (TIE) is 921 miles / 1483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 29 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Tippi Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Tippi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 589.384 miles
  • 948.522 kilometers
  • 512.161 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
  • 592.538 miles
  • 953.598 kilometers
  • 514.902 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 Tippi?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tippi Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Tippi?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Tippi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tippi Airport (TIE)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Tippi generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Tippi

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

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 Tippi Airport
City: Tippi
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: TIE
ICAO Code: HATP
Coordinates: 7°7′1″N, 35°22′58″E