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How far is Ilorin from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Ilorin (Ilorin International Airport) is 2335 miles / 3757 kilometers / 2029 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Ilorin (ILR) is 3264 miles / 5253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 4 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Ilorin International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Ilorin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2334.695 miles
  • 3757.327 kilometers
  • 2028.794 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
  • 2333.329 miles
  • 3755.129 kilometers
  • 2027.608 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 Ilorin?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ilorin International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Ilorin International Airport (ILR)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ilorin generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 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 Ilorin

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

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 Ilorin International Airport
City: Ilorin
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ILR
ICAO Code: DNIL
Coordinates: 8°26′24″N, 4°29′38″E