How far is Nairobi from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 4242 miles / 6828 kilometers / 3687 nautical miles.
London Heathrow Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International 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)- 4242.468 miles
- 6827.590 kilometers
- 3686.604 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- 4250.953 miles
- 6841.246 kilometers
- 3693.977 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 Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8 hours and 31 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from London to Nairobi generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 073 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Kenya Airways |