How far is Charleston, WV, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Charleston (Yeager Airport) is 7798 miles / 12550 kilometers / 6776 nautical miles.
Wilson Airport – Yeager Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7797.951 miles
- 12549.586 kilometers
- 6776.234 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- 7792.376 miles
- 12540.613 kilometers
- 6771.389 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Yeager Airport is 15 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Charleston?
The time difference between Nairobi and Charleston is 8 hours. Charleston is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Yeager Airport (CRW)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Charleston generates about 969 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 969 kilograms equals 2 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Yeager Airport (CRW).
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 | Yeager Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, WV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CRW |
| ICAO Code: | KCRW |
| Coordinates: | 38°22′23″N, 81°35′35″W |