How far is Detroit, MI, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 7799 miles / 12552 kilometers / 6777 nautical miles.
Wilson Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7799.221 miles
- 12551.630 kilometers
- 6777.338 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- 7794.142 miles
- 12543.456 kilometers
- 6772.925 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Detroit?
The time difference between Nairobi and Detroit is 8 hours. Detroit is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Detroit generates about 969 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 969 kilograms equals 2 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |