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How far is Nairobi from Harare?

The distance between Harare (Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 1206 miles / 1941 kilometers / 1048 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harare (HRE) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1707 miles / 2747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 58 minutes.

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Harare to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1206.016 miles
  • 1940.895 kilometers
  • 1048.000 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
  • 1211.555 miles
  • 1949.808 kilometers
  • 1052.812 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 Harare to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Wilson Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Harare to Nairobi generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harare to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
City: Harare
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: HRE
ICAO Code: FVHA
Coordinates: 17°55′54″S, 31°5′34″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