How far is London from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 4229 miles / 6806 kilometers / 3675 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4228.831 miles
• 6805.643 kilometers
• 3674.753 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

• 4237.404 miles
• 6819.440 kilometers
• 3682.203 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to London City Airport is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and London?

The time difference between Nairobi and London is 3 hours. London is 3 hours behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from Nairobi to London generates about 485 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 485 kilograms equals 1 069 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and London City Airport (LCY).

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	London City Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LCY
ICAO Code:	EGLC
Coordinates:	51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E