How far is Nairobi from Freetown?
The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 3514 miles / 5656 kilometers / 3054 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Nairobi (WIL) is 4887 miles / 7865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 27 minutes.
Lungi International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Freetown to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Freetown to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3514.375 miles
- 5655.838 kilometers
- 3053.908 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- 3511.261 miles
- 5650.827 kilometers
- 3051.203 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 Freetown to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Wilson Airport is 7 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Freetown and Nairobi?
The time difference between Freetown and Nairobi is 3 hours. Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Freetown.
Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Freetown to Nairobi generates about 396 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 396 kilograms equals 874 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Freetown to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Lungi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Freetown |
| Country: | Sierra Leone  |
| IATA Code: | FNA |
| ICAO Code: | GFLL |
| Coordinates: | 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |