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How far is Lansing, MI, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 7844 miles / 12624 kilometers / 6816 nautical miles.

Wilson Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7843.943 miles
  • 12623.602 kilometers
  • 6816.200 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
  • 7838.871 miles
  • 12615.439 kilometers
  • 6811.792 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 Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 15 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Lansing generates about 976 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 976 kilograms equals 2 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W