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How far is Shinyanga from Wajir?

The distance between Wajir (Wajir Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 592 miles / 953 kilometers / 515 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wajir (WJR) to Shinyanga (SHY) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 31 minutes.

Wajir Airport – Shinyanga Airport

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Distance from Wajir to Shinyanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 592.123 miles
  • 952.929 kilometers
  • 514.541 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
  • 593.026 miles
  • 954.383 kilometers
  • 515.325 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 Wajir to Shinyanga?

The estimated flight time from Wajir Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wajir and Shinyanga?

There is no time difference between Wajir and Shinyanga.

Flight carbon footprint between Wajir Airport (WJR) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)

On average, flying from Wajir to Shinyanga generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wajir to Shinyanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wajir Airport (WJR) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY).

Airport information

Origin Wajir Airport
City: Wajir
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WJR
ICAO Code: HKWJ
Coordinates: 1°43′59″N, 40°5′29″E
Destination Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E