How far is Nairobi from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 7367 miles / 11857 kilometers / 6402 nautical miles.

Distance from Ottawa to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7367.314 miles
• 11856.543 kilometers
• 6402.021 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

• 7363.422 miles
• 11850.279 kilometers
• 6398.639 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 Ottawa to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Wilson Airport is 14 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Nairobi?

The time difference between Ottawa and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Ottawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Nairobi generates about 907 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 907 kilograms equals 1 999 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin	Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City:	Ottawa
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YOW
ICAO Code:	CYOW
Coordinates:	45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W

Destination	Wilson Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	WIL
ICAO Code:	HKNW
Coordinates:	1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E