How far is Nairobi from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 4215 miles / 6783 kilometers / 3663 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from London to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4214.987 miles
- 6783.364 kilometers
- 3662.723 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- 4223.511 miles
- 6797.082 kilometers
- 3670.131 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 London to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Wilson Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Nairobi?
The time difference between London and Nairobi is 3 hours. Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from London to Nairobi generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 065 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |