How far is Washington D.C. from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 7578 miles / 12195 kilometers / 6585 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7577.904 miles
- 12195.455 kilometers
- 6585.019 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- 7572.749 miles
- 12187.158 kilometers
- 6580.539 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 Nairobi to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 14 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Washington D.C. generates about 937 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 937 kilograms equals 2 066 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |