How far is Nairobi from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 9012 miles / 14504 kilometers / 7832 nautical miles.
Seattle Boeing Field – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9012.392 miles
- 14504.039 kilometers
- 7831.555 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- 9007.578 miles
- 14496.292 kilometers
- 7827.371 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 Seattle to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Wilson Airport is 17 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Nairobi?
The time difference between Seattle and Nairobi is 11 hours. Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Seattle to Nairobi generates about 1 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 149 kilograms equals 2 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Seattle to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |