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How far is Nairobi from Paris?

The distance between Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 4024 miles / 6476 kilometers / 3497 nautical miles.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Paris to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4023.871 miles
  • 6475.793 kilometers
  • 3496.648 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
  • 4032.661 miles
  • 6489.939 kilometers
  • 3504.287 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 Paris to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Wilson Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Paris to Nairobi generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 013 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paris to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CDG
ICAO Code: LFPG
Coordinates: 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″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