How far is Detroit, MI, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 7805 miles / 12560 kilometers / 6782 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7804.527 miles
• 12560.169 kilometers
• 6781.949 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

• 7799.439 miles
• 12551.981 kilometers
• 6777.528 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 Nairobi to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Detroit?

The time difference between Nairobi and Detroit is 8 hours. Detroit is 8 hours behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Detroit generates about 970 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 970 kilograms equals 2 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	NBO
ICAO Code:	HKJK
Coordinates:	1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E

Destination	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W