How far is London from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 4242 miles / 6828 kilometers / 3687 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – London Heathrow Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4242.468 miles
- 6827.590 kilometers
- 3686.604 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- 4250.953 miles
- 6841.246 kilometers
- 3693.977 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 8 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and London?
The time difference between Nairobi and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Nairobi to London generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to London (LHR)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Kenya Airways |