How far is Nairobi from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 7799 miles / 12552 kilometers / 6777 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7799.221 miles
- 12551.630 kilometers
- 6777.338 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- 7794.142 miles
- 12543.456 kilometers
- 6772.925 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 Detroit to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Wilson Airport is 15 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Nairobi?
The time difference between Detroit and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Detroit to Nairobi generates about 969 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 969 kilograms equals 2 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |