How far is Nairobi from Mombasa?
The distance between Mombasa (Moi International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 268 miles / 431 kilometers / 233 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi (WIL) is 298 miles / 480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 8 minutes.
Moi International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Mombasa to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mombasa to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 267.629 miles
- 430.707 kilometers
- 232.563 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- 268.201 miles
- 431.628 kilometers
- 233.060 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 Mombasa to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Moi International Airport to Wilson Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mombasa and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Mombasa to Nairobi generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mombasa to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Moi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mombasa |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | MBA |
| ICAO Code: | HKMO |
| Coordinates: | 4°2′5″S, 39°35′39″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |