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How far is Nairobi from Bamburi?

The distance between Bamburi (Bamburi Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 272 miles / 438 kilometers / 236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamburi (BMQ) to Nairobi (WIL) is 307 miles / 494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 14 minutes.

Bamburi Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Bamburi to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 272.025 miles
  • 437.781 kilometers
  • 236.383 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
  • 272.545 miles
  • 438.618 kilometers
  • 236.835 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 Bamburi to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Bamburi Airport to Wilson Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bamburi and Nairobi?

There is no time difference between Bamburi and Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamburi Airport (BMQ) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Bamburi to Nairobi generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bamburi to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamburi Airport (BMQ) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Bamburi Airport
City: Bamburi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: BMQ
ICAO Code: HKBM
Coordinates: 3°58′54″S, 39°43′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