How far is Nairobi from Djibouti?
The distance between Djibouti (Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 986 miles / 1587 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Djibouti (JIB) to Nairobi (WIL) is 1357 miles / 2184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 56 minutes.
Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Djibouti to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Djibouti to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 986.035 miles
- 1586.870 kilometers
- 856.841 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- 990.171 miles
- 1593.526 kilometers
- 860.435 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 Djibouti to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport to Wilson Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Djibouti and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Djibouti to Nairobi generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Djibouti to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Djibouti |
| Country: | Djibouti  |
| IATA Code: | JIB |
| ICAO Code: | HDAM |
| Coordinates: | 11°32′50″N, 43°9′34″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |