How far is Blantyre from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) is 995 miles / 1601 kilometers / 864 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Blantyre (BLZ) is 1381 miles / 2223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 45 minutes.
Wilson Airport – Chileka International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Blantyre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Blantyre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 994.688 miles
- 1600.796 kilometers
- 864.361 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- 999.900 miles
- 1609.183 kilometers
- 868.889 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 Blantyre?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Chileka International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Blantyre?
The time difference between Nairobi and Blantyre is 1 hour. Blantyre is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Chileka International Airport (BLZ)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Blantyre generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Blantyre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Chileka International Airport (BLZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |
| Destination | Chileka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Blantyre |
| Country: | Malawi  |
| IATA Code: | BLZ |
| ICAO Code: | FWCL |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′44″S, 34°58′26″E |