How far is Nairobi from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 7703 miles / 12397 kilometers / 6694 nautical miles.

Distance from Raleigh to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7703.182 miles
• 12397.070 kilometers
• 6693.882 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

• 7697.428 miles
• 12387.810 kilometers
• 6688.882 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 Raleigh to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 15 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Nairobi?

The time difference between Raleigh and Nairobi is 8 hours. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Nairobi generates about 955 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 955 kilograms equals 2 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

Destination	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	NBO
ICAO Code:	HKJK
Coordinates:	1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E