How far is Raleigh, NC, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 7703 miles / 12397 kilometers / 6694 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7703.182 miles
• 12397.070 kilometers
• 6693.882 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

• 7697.428 miles
• 12387.810 kilometers
• 6688.882 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 15 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Raleigh?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Raleigh generates about 955 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 955 kilograms equals 2 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W