How far is Umtata from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 2148 miles / 3457 kilometers / 1866 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Umtata (UTT) is 2920 miles / 4699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 14 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Mthatha Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Umtata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Umtata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2147.890 miles
- 3456.695 kilometers
- 1866.466 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- 2156.979 miles
- 3471.320 kilometers
- 1874.363 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 Umtata?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mthatha Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Umtata?
The time difference between Nairobi and Umtata is 1 hour. Umtata is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Umtata generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 517 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 Umtata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).
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 | Mthatha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Umtata |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | UTT |
| ICAO Code: | FAUT |
| Coordinates: | 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E |