How far is Nairobi from Ndola?
The distance between Ndola (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 978 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ndola (NLA) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1422 miles / 2289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 46 minutes.
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Ndola to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ndola to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 977.556 miles
- 1573.224 kilometers
- 849.473 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- 980.756 miles
- 1578.374 kilometers
- 852.254 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 Ndola to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Wilson Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ndola and Nairobi?
The time difference between Ndola and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Ndola.
Flight carbon footprint between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Ndola to Nairobi generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ndola to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ndola |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | NLA |
| ICAO Code: | FLSK |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′53″S, 28°39′53″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |