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How far is Nairobi from Malakal?

The distance between Malakal (Malakal Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 828 miles / 1332 kilometers / 719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Malakal (MAK) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 47 minutes.

Malakal Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Malakal to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 827.925 miles
  • 1332.416 kilometers
  • 719.447 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
  • 831.488 miles
  • 1338.150 kilometers
  • 722.543 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 Malakal to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Malakal Airport to Wilson Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malakal Airport (MAK) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Malakal to Nairobi generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Malakal to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malakal Airport (MAK) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Malakal Airport
City: Malakal
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: MAK
ICAO Code: HSSM
Coordinates: 9°33′32″N, 31°39′7″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