How far is Nairobi from Blantyre?
The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 995 miles / 1601 kilometers / 864 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1381 miles / 2223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 43 minutes.
Chileka International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Blantyre to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blantyre to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 994.688 miles
- 1600.796 kilometers
- 864.361 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- 999.900 miles
- 1609.183 kilometers
- 868.889 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 Blantyre to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Wilson Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Blantyre and Nairobi?
The time difference between Blantyre and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Blantyre.
Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Blantyre to Nairobi generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Blantyre to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Chileka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Blantyre |
| Country: | Malawi  |
| IATA Code: | BLZ |
| ICAO Code: | FWCL |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′44″S, 34°58′26″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |