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How far is Nairobi from Bangui?

The distance between Bangui (Bangui M'Poko International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 1324 miles / 2131 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangui (BGF) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1852 miles / 2981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 34 minutes.

Bangui M'Poko International Airport – Wilson Airport

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1151
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Distance from Bangui to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1324.235 miles
  • 2131.150 kilometers
  • 1150.729 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
  • 1323.535 miles
  • 2130.023 kilometers
  • 1150.120 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 Bangui to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Bangui M'Poko International Airport to Wilson Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Bangui to Nairobi generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangui to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Bangui M'Poko International Airport
City: Bangui
Country: Central African Republic Flag of Central African Republic
IATA Code: BGF
ICAO Code: FEFF
Coordinates: 4°23′54″N, 18°31′7″E
Destination Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E