How far is Nairobi from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 9020 miles / 14516 kilometers / 7838 nautical miles.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9019.796 miles
- 14515.955 kilometers
- 7837.989 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- 9014.980 miles
- 14508.204 kilometers
- 7833.803 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 Seattle to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 17 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Nairobi?
The time difference between Seattle and Nairobi is 11 hours. Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Seattle to Nairobi generates about 1 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 150 kilograms equals 2 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Seattle to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |