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How far is Shilavo from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Shilavo (Shilavo Airport) is 743 miles / 1195 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Shilavo (HIL) is 1045 miles / 1681 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 27 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Shilavo Airport

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743
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1195
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646
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Distance from Nairobi to Shilavo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 742.830 miles
  • 1195.468 kilometers
  • 645.501 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
  • 744.333 miles
  • 1197.888 kilometers
  • 646.808 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 Shilavo?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shilavo Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shilavo?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Shilavo.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shilavo Airport (HIL)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Shilavo generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Shilavo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shilavo Airport (HIL).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E
Destination Shilavo Airport
City: Shilavo
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: HIL
ICAO Code: HIL
Coordinates: 6°4′59″N, 44°46′0″E