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How far is Mzuzu from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Mzuzu (Mzuzu Airport) is 724 miles / 1165 kilometers / 629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Mzuzu (ZZU) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 46 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Mzuzu Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Mzuzu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 724.027 miles
  • 1165.208 kilometers
  • 629.162 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
  • 727.617 miles
  • 1170.986 kilometers
  • 632.282 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 Mzuzu?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mzuzu Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Mzuzu generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Mzuzu

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

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 Mzuzu Airport
City: Mzuzu
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: ZZU
ICAO Code: FWUU
Coordinates: 11°26′40″S, 34°0′42″E