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How far is Nairobi from Miami, FL?

The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 7942 miles / 12782 kilometers / 6902 nautical miles.

Miami International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Miami to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7942.284 miles
  • 12781.867 kilometers
  • 6901.656 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
  • 7935.022 miles
  • 12770.181 kilometers
  • 6895.346 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 Miami to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Wilson Airport is 15 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Miami to Nairobi generates about 990 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 990 kilograms equals 2 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Miami to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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