How far is Nairobi from Addis Ababa?
The distance between Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 721 miles / 1160 kilometers / 626 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi (WIL) is 967 miles / 1557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 20 minutes.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 720.809 miles
- 1160.030 kilometers
- 626.366 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- 724.631 miles
- 1166.181 kilometers
- 629.687 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 Addis Ababa to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Wilson Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?
There is no time difference between Addis Ababa and Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Addis Ababa to Nairobi 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 Addis Ababa to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Addis Ababa |
| Country: | Ethiopia  |
| IATA Code: | ADD |
| ICAO Code: | HAAB |
| Coordinates: | 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |