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How far is Nairobi from Juba?

The distance between Juba (Juba International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 558 miles / 897 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Juba (JUB) to Nairobi (WIL) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 50 minutes.

Juba International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Juba to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 557.596 miles
  • 897.364 kilometers
  • 484.538 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
  • 559.155 miles
  • 899.872 kilometers
  • 485.892 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 Juba to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Juba International Airport to Wilson Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juba International Airport (JUB) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Juba to Nairobi generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Juba to Nairobi

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

Airport information

Origin Juba International Airport
City: Juba
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: JUB
ICAO Code: HSSJ
Coordinates: 4°52′19″N, 31°36′3″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