How far is Nairobi from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 4239 miles / 6822 kilometers / 3684 nautical miles.
London Heathrow 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)- 4239.248 miles
- 6822.408 kilometers
- 3683.805 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- 4247.753 miles
- 6836.095 kilometers
- 3691.196 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from London to Nairobi generates about 486 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 486 kilograms equals 1 072 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 Wilson Airport (WIL).
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 | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |