How far is Nairobi from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 3768 miles / 6064 kilometers / 3274 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3767.731 miles
- 6063.575 kilometers
- 3274.069 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- 3777.367 miles
- 6079.083 kilometers
- 3282.442 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 Zurich to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Wilson Airport is 7 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Nairobi?
The time difference between Zurich and Nairobi is 2 hours. Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Zurich to Nairobi generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 942 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |