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How far is Takoradi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Takoradi (Takoradi Airport) is 2708 miles / 4359 kilometers / 2353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Takoradi (TKD) is 3772 miles / 6071 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 32 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Takoradi Airport

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2353
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Distance from Nairobi to Takoradi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2708.300 miles
  • 4358.586 kilometers
  • 2353.448 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
  • 2705.709 miles
  • 4354.416 kilometers
  • 2351.197 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 Takoradi?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Takoradi Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Takoradi Airport (TKD)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Takoradi generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 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 Takoradi

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

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 Takoradi Airport
City: Takoradi
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TKD
ICAO Code: DGTK
Coordinates: 4°53′45″N, 1°46′29″W