How far is Nairobi from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 8048 miles / 12953 kilometers / 6994 nautical miles.

Distance from Atlanta to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8048.319 miles
• 12952.513 kilometers
• 6993.798 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

• 8041.820 miles
• 12942.055 kilometers
• 6988.151 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 Atlanta to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Wilson Airport is 15 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Atlanta and Nairobi?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Nairobi generates about 1 005 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 005 kilograms equals 2 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Atlanta to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin	Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City:	Atlanta, GA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ATL
ICAO Code:	KATL
Coordinates:	33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W

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