How far is Nairobi from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 7818 miles / 12582 kilometers / 6794 nautical miles.
Charleston International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7818.111 miles
- 12582.030 kilometers
- 6793.753 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- 7811.821 miles
- 12571.907 kilometers
- 6788.287 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 Charleston to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Wilson Airport is 15 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Charleston to Nairobi generates about 972 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 972 kilograms equals 2 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Charleston to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |