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How far is Nairobi from Lille?

The distance between Lille (Lille Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 4089 miles / 6581 kilometers / 3553 nautical miles.

Lille Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Lille to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4088.962 miles
  • 6580.546 kilometers
  • 3553.211 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
  • 4097.976 miles
  • 6595.053 kilometers
  • 3561.044 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 Lille to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Lille Airport to Wilson Airport is 8 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lille Airport (LIL) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Lille to Nairobi generates about 467 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 467 kilograms equals 1 031 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lille to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lille Airport (LIL) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Lille Airport
City: Lille
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LIL
ICAO Code: LFQQ
Coordinates: 50°33′42″N, 3°5′21″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