How far is Nairobi from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 2540 miles / 4087 kilometers / 2207 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO) is 3253 miles / 5235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 50 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2539.604 miles
- 4087.097 kilometers
- 2206.856 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- 2547.661 miles
- 4100.063 kilometers
- 2213.857 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 Cape Town to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Nairobi?
The time difference between Cape Town and Nairobi is 1 hour. Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Nairobi generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |