How far is Xiamen from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) is 5708 miles / 9186 kilometers / 4960 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Xiamen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5707.920 miles
• 9186.007 kilometers
• 4960.047 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

• 5704.069 miles
• 9179.810 kilometers
• 4956.701 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 Xiamen?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is 11 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Xiamen?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Xiamen generates about 677 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 677 kilograms equals 1 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Xiamen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).

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	Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City:	Xiamen
Country:	China
IATA Code:	XMN
ICAO Code:	ZSAM
Coordinates:	24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″E