How far is Nairobi from Yaoundé?
The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 1788 miles / 2878 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yaoundé (NSI) to Nairobi (NBO) is 2594 miles / 4175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 29 minutes.
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Yaoundé to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yaoundé to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1788.094 miles
- 2877.659 kilometers
- 1553.812 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- 1786.542 miles
- 2875.161 kilometers
- 1552.463 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 Yaoundé to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yaoundé and Nairobi?
The time difference between Yaoundé and Nairobi is 2 hours. Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Yaoundé.
Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Yaoundé to Nairobi generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yaoundé to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yaoundé |
| Country: | Cameroon  |
| IATA Code: | NSI |
| ICAO Code: | FKYS |
| Coordinates: | 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
Airlines flying from Yaoundé (NSI) to Nairobi (NBO)
| Kenya Airways |