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How far is Quelimane from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Quelimane (Quelimane Airport) is 1137 miles / 1829 kilometers / 988 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Quelimane (UEL) is 1660 miles / 2671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 25 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Quelimane Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Quelimane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1136.566 miles
  • 1829.126 kilometers
  • 987.649 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
  • 1142.554 miles
  • 1838.762 kilometers
  • 992.852 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 Quelimane?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Quelimane Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Quelimane Airport (UEL)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Quelimane generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Quelimane

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

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 Quelimane Airport
City: Quelimane
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: UEL
ICAO Code: FQQL
Coordinates: 17°51′19″S, 36°52′8″E