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How far is Nairobi from Nanyuki?

The distance between Nanyuki (Nanyuki Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 88 miles / 142 kilometers / 76 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanyuki (NYK) to Nairobi (WIL) is 119 miles / 191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 19 minutes.

Nanyuki Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Nanyuki to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 87.928 miles
  • 141.507 kilometers
  • 76.408 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
  • 88.403 miles
  • 142.271 kilometers
  • 76.820 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 Nanyuki to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Nanyuki Airport to Wilson Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanyuki and Nairobi?

There is no time difference between Nanyuki and Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanyuki Airport (NYK) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Nanyuki to Nairobi generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanyuki to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanyuki Airport (NYK) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Nanyuki Airport
City: Nanyuki
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NYK
ICAO Code: HKNY
Coordinates: 0°3′44″S, 37°2′27″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