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How far is Nairobi from Kikwit?

The distance between Kikwit (Kikwit Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kikwit (KKW) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1965 miles / 3163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 32 minutes.

Kikwit Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Kikwit to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1270.838 miles
  • 2045.215 kilometers
  • 1104.328 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
  • 1269.748 miles
  • 2043.461 kilometers
  • 1103.381 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 Kikwit to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Kikwit Airport to Wilson Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kikwit Airport (KKW) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Kikwit to Nairobi generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kikwit to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kikwit Airport (KKW) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Kikwit Airport
City: Kikwit
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: KKW
ICAO Code: FZCA
Coordinates: 5°2′8″S, 18°47′8″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