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How far is Nairobi from Malindi?

The distance between Malindi (Malindi Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Malindi (MYD) to Nairobi (WIL) is 350 miles / 564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 40 minutes.

Malindi Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Malindi to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 262.268 miles
  • 422.079 kilometers
  • 227.905 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
  • 262.415 miles
  • 422.316 kilometers
  • 228.032 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 Malindi to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Malindi Airport to Wilson Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Malindi and Nairobi?

There is no time difference between Malindi and Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Malindi Airport (MYD) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Malindi to Nairobi generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Malindi to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malindi Airport (MYD) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Malindi Airport
City: Malindi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MYD
ICAO Code: HKML
Coordinates: 3°13′45″S, 40°6′6″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