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How far is Cabinda from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Cabinda (Cabinda Airport) is 1725 miles / 2776 kilometers / 1499 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Cabinda (CAB) is 2638 miles / 4245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 18 minutes.

Wilson Airport – Cabinda Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Cabinda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1725.092 miles
  • 2776.266 kilometers
  • 1499.064 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
  • 1723.477 miles
  • 2773.667 kilometers
  • 1497.660 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 Cabinda?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Cabinda Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Cabinda Airport (CAB)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Cabinda generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 429 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 Cabinda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Cabinda Airport (CAB).

Airport information

Origin Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E
Destination Cabinda Airport
City: Cabinda
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: CAB
ICAO Code: FNCA
Coordinates: 5°35′49″S, 12°11′18″E