How far is London from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 7674 miles / 12351 kilometers / 6669 nautical miles.
Wilson Airport – London International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7674.483 miles
- 12350.884 kilometers
- 6668.944 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- 7669.712 miles
- 12343.204 kilometers
- 6664.797 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to London International Airport is 15 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and London?
The time difference between Nairobi and London is 8 hours. London is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and London International Airport (YXU)
On average, flying from Nairobi to London generates about 951 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 951 kilograms equals 2 097 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and London International Airport (YXU).
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 | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W |