How far is Boston, MA, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 7188 miles / 11569 kilometers / 6247 nautical miles.
Wilson Airport – Logan International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Boston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Boston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7188.347 miles
- 11568.522 kilometers
- 6246.502 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- 7184.399 miles
- 11562.170 kilometers
- 6243.072 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 Boston?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Logan International Airport is 14 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Boston?
The time difference between Nairobi and Boston is 8 hours. Boston is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Boston generates about 881 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 881 kilograms equals 1 943 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
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 | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |