How far is Nairobi from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 7578 miles / 12195 kilometers / 6585 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7577.904 miles
- 12195.455 kilometers
- 6585.019 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- 7572.749 miles
- 12187.158 kilometers
- 6580.539 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 Washington D.C. to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 14 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Nairobi generates about 937 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 937 kilograms equals 2 066 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |