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How far is Nairobi from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 3343 miles / 5379 kilometers / 2905 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Rome to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3342.611 miles
  • 5379.410 kilometers
  • 2904.649 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
  • 3352.169 miles
  • 5394.793 kilometers
  • 2912.955 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 Rome to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Wilson Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Rome to Nairobi generates about 375 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 375 kilograms equals 828 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″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