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How far is Nairobi from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 8005 miles / 12882 kilometers / 6956 nautical miles.

Indianapolis International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8004.793 miles
  • 12882.466 kilometers
  • 6955.975 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
  • 7999.107 miles
  • 12873.314 kilometers
  • 6951.034 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 Indianapolis to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Wilson Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Nairobi generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Indianapolis to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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