How far is Nairobi from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 8928 miles / 14369 kilometers / 7758 nautical miles.
Vancouver International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8928.232 miles
- 14368.596 kilometers
- 7758.421 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- 8923.562 miles
- 14361.082 kilometers
- 7754.364 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 Vancouver to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Wilson Airport is 17 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Nairobi generates about 1 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 136 kilograms equals 2 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Vancouver to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |