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How far is Nairobi from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester (Manchester Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 4386 miles / 7059 kilometers / 3811 nautical miles.

Manchester Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Manchester to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4385.981 miles
  • 7058.552 kilometers
  • 3811.313 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
  • 4394.326 miles
  • 7071.982 kilometers
  • 3818.565 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 Manchester to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Manchester Airport to Wilson Airport is 8 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Manchester to Nairobi generates about 505 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 505 kilograms equals 1 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Manchester to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Manchester Airport
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: MAN
ICAO Code: EGCC
Coordinates: 53°21′13″N, 2°16′29″W
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