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How far is Ghanzi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Ghanzi (Ghanzi Airport) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Ghanzi (GNZ) is 2371 miles / 3815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 53 minutes.

Wilson Airport – Ghanzi Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Ghanzi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1733.160 miles
  • 2789.251 kilometers
  • 1506.075 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
  • 1738.186 miles
  • 2797.338 kilometers
  • 1510.442 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 Ghanzi?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Ghanzi Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Ghanzi Airport (GNZ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Ghanzi generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Ghanzi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Ghanzi Airport (GNZ).

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 Ghanzi Airport
City: Ghanzi
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: GNZ
ICAO Code: FBGZ
Coordinates: 21°41′32″S, 21°39′29″E