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How far is Nairobi from Gemena?

The distance between Gemena (Gemena Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 1219 miles / 1962 kilometers / 1060 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gemena (GMA) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1694 miles / 2726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 33 minutes.

Gemena Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Gemena to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1219.325 miles
  • 1962.313 kilometers
  • 1059.564 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
  • 1218.501 miles
  • 1960.987 kilometers
  • 1058.848 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 Gemena to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Gemena Airport to Wilson Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gemena Airport (GMA) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Gemena to Nairobi generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gemena to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gemena Airport (GMA) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Gemena Airport
City: Gemena
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: GMA
ICAO Code: FZFK
Coordinates: 3°14′7″N, 19°46′16″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