How far is Nairobi from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 7697 miles / 12387 kilometers / 6689 nautical miles.

Distance from Raleigh to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7697.157 miles
• 12387.373 kilometers
• 6688.647 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

• 7691.413 miles
• 12378.129 kilometers
• 6683.655 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 Raleigh to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Wilson Airport is 15 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Nairobi?

The time difference between Raleigh and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Nairobi generates about 954 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 954 kilograms equals 2 104 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Wilson Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	WIL
ICAO Code:	HKNW
Coordinates:	1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E