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How far is Nairobi from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 4496 miles / 7236 kilometers / 3907 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Wilson Airport

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7236
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4496.197 miles
  • 7235.927 kilometers
  • 3907.088 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
  • 4491.280 miles
  • 7228.015 kilometers
  • 3902.816 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 Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wilson Airport is 9 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi generates about 519 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 519 kilograms equals 1 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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