How far is Nairobi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 8 miles / 13 kilometers / 7 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Nairobi (NBO) is 11 miles / 17 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 minutes.

Distance from Nairobi to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7.816 miles
• 12.579 kilometers
• 6.792 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

• 7.807 miles
• 12.565 kilometers
• 6.784 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 Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Nairobi?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Nairobi generates about 26 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 26 kilograms equals 58 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 Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

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	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	NBO
ICAO Code:	HKJK
Coordinates:	1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E