How far is Nairobi from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 7441 miles / 11976 kilometers / 6466 nautical miles.
Philadelphia International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7441.477 miles
- 11975.896 kilometers
- 6466.467 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- 7436.685 miles
- 11968.185 kilometers
- 6462.303 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 Philadelphia to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilson Airport is 14 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Nairobi generates about 918 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 918 kilograms equals 2 023 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |