How far is New York, NY, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 7357 miles / 11840 kilometers / 6393 nautical miles.
Wilson Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7356.739 miles
- 11839.524 kilometers
- 6392.832 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- 7352.230 miles
- 11832.267 kilometers
- 6388.913 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 14 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?
The time difference between Nairobi and New York is 8 hours. New York is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
On average, flying from Nairobi to New York generates about 905 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 905 kilograms equals 1 996 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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 | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |