How far is Nairobi from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 7188 miles / 11569 kilometers / 6247 nautical miles.
Logan International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Boston to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7188.347 miles
- 11568.522 kilometers
- 6246.502 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- 7184.399 miles
- 11562.170 kilometers
- 6243.072 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 Boston to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Wilson Airport is 14 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Nairobi?
The time difference between Boston and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Boston to Nairobi generates about 881 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 881 kilograms equals 1 943 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Boston to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |