How far is Nairobi from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 7146 miles / 11500 kilometers / 6210 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7145.923 miles
- 11500.248 kilometers
- 6209.637 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- 7140.393 miles
- 11491.349 kilometers
- 6204.832 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 Melbourne to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Wilson Airport is 14 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Nairobi?
The time difference between Melbourne and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Nairobi generates about 875 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 875 kilograms equals 1 930 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |