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How far is Nairobi from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 1780 miles / 2865 kilometers / 1547 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yaoundé (NSI) to Nairobi (WIL) is 2587 miles / 4163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 19 minutes.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1780.465 miles
  • 2865.380 kilometers
  • 1547.181 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
  • 1778.923 miles
  • 2862.900 kilometers
  • 1545.842 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 Yaoundé to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Wilson Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Nairobi generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yaoundé to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″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