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How far is Nairobi from Kilimanjaro?

The distance between Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 146 miles / 235 kilometers / 127 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Nairobi (WIL) is 202 miles / 325 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 30 minutes.

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Kilimanjaro to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 145.925 miles
  • 234.844 kilometers
  • 126.805 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
  • 146.727 miles
  • 236.134 kilometers
  • 127.502 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 Kilimanjaro to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Wilson Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kilimanjaro and Nairobi?

There is no time difference between Kilimanjaro and Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Kilimanjaro to Nairobi generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kilimanjaro to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Kilimanjaro International Airport
City: Kilimanjaro
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: JRO
ICAO Code: HTKJ
Coordinates: 3°25′45″S, 37°4′28″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