How far is Chicago, IL, from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 8027 miles / 12918 kilometers / 6975 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8026.995 miles
• 12918.196 kilometers
• 6975.268 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

• 8021.570 miles
• 12909.465 kilometers
• 6970.553 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 15 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Chicago?

The time difference between Nairobi and Chicago is 9 hours. Chicago is 9 hours behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Chicago generates about 1 002 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 002 kilograms equals 2 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W