How far is Nairobi from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 2974 miles / 4786 kilometers / 2584 nautical miles.
Istanbul Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2973.774 miles
- 4785.825 kilometers
- 2584.139 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- 2985.443 miles
- 4804.605 kilometers
- 2594.279 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 Istanbul to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Wilson Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Nairobi generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |