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How far is Nairobi from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 7373 miles / 11866 kilometers / 6407 nautical miles.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Newark to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7373.201 miles
  • 11866.017 kilometers
  • 6407.137 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
  • 7368.649 miles
  • 11858.691 kilometers
  • 6403.181 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 Newark to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Wilson Airport is 14 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Newark to Nairobi generates about 908 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 908 kilograms equals 2 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Newark to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W
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