How far is Nairobi from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 1799 miles / 2896 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (WIL) is 2388 miles / 3843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 45 minutes.
OR Tambo International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1799.200 miles
- 2895.532 kilometers
- 1563.462 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- 1806.900 miles
- 2907.923 kilometers
- 1570.153 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 Johannesburg to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Wilson Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |