How far is Nairobi from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 7372 miles / 11865 kilometers / 6407 nautical miles.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7372.489 miles
- 11864.871 kilometers
- 6406.518 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- 7368.586 miles
- 11858.589 kilometers
- 6403.126 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 Ottawa to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 14 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Nairobi?
The time difference between Ottawa and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Nairobi generates about 908 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 908 kilograms equals 2 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ottawa to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |