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How far is Rochester, NY, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 7505 miles / 12078 kilometers / 6522 nautical miles.

Wilson Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7504.992 miles
  • 12078.115 kilometers
  • 6521.660 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
  • 7500.529 miles
  • 12070.932 kilometers
  • 6517.782 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 14 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Rochester generates about 927 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 927 kilograms equals 2 043 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W