How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 7441 miles / 11976 kilometers / 6466 nautical miles.
Wilson Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7441.477 miles
- 11975.896 kilometers
- 6466.467 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- 7436.685 miles
- 11968.185 kilometers
- 6462.303 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 14 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Philadelphia generates about 918 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 918 kilograms equals 2 023 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |