How far is Nairobi from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 7829 miles / 12599 kilometers / 6803 nautical miles.

Distance from Columbus to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7828.575 miles
• 12598.871 kilometers
• 6802.846 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

• 7823.165 miles
• 12590.163 kilometers
• 6798.144 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 Columbus to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Wilson Airport is 15 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Nairobi?

The time difference between Columbus and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Columbus to Nairobi generates about 973 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 973 kilograms equals 2 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbus to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin	John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CMH
ICAO Code:	KCMH
Coordinates:	39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W

Destination	Wilson Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	WIL
ICAO Code:	HKNW
Coordinates:	1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E