How far is Shenzhen from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) is 5430 miles / 8739 kilometers / 4719 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Shenzhen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5430.035 miles
• 8738.794 kilometers
• 4718.571 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

• 5426.357 miles
• 8732.874 kilometers
• 4715.375 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 Shenzhen?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shenzhen?

The time difference between Nairobi and Shenzhen is 5 hours. Shenzhen is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Shenzhen generates about 640 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 640 kilograms equals 1 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Shenzhen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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	Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City:	Shenzhen
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SZX
ICAO Code:	ZGSZ
Coordinates:	22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E