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How far is Nairobi from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 4137 miles / 6658 kilometers / 3595 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4137.021 miles
  • 6657.890 kilometers
  • 3594.973 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
  • 4146.406 miles
  • 6672.993 kilometers
  • 3603.128 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 Amsterdam to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Wilson Airport is 8 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Nairobi generates about 473 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 473 kilograms equals 1 044 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
Destination Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E