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How far is Yanbu from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Yanbu (Yanbu Airport) is 1752 miles / 2820 kilometers / 1523 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Yanbu Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Yanbu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1752.148 miles
  • 2819.809 kilometers
  • 1522.575 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
  • 1761.005 miles
  • 2834.063 kilometers
  • 1530.272 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 Yanbu?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Yanbu Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Yanbu?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Yanbu.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yanbu Airport (YNB)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Yanbu generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Yanbu

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

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 Yanbu Airport
City: Yanbu
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: YNB
ICAO Code: OEYN
Coordinates: 24°8′39″N, 38°3′48″E