How far is Nairobi from Jeddah?
The distance between Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 1589 miles / 2557 kilometers / 1381 nautical miles.
King Abdulaziz International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Jeddah to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jeddah to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1588.963 miles
- 2557.188 kilometers
- 1380.771 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- 1597.081 miles
- 2570.253 kilometers
- 1387.826 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 Jeddah to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Wilson Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jeddah and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Jeddah to Nairobi generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Jeddah to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jeddah |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | JED |
| ICAO Code: | OEJN |
| Coordinates: | 21°40′46″N, 39°9′23″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |