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How far is Bamburi from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Bamburi (Bamburi Airport) is 272 miles / 438 kilometers / 236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Bamburi (BMQ) is 307 miles / 494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 15 minutes.

Wilson Airport – Bamburi Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Bamburi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 272.025 miles
  • 437.781 kilometers
  • 236.383 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
  • 272.545 miles
  • 438.618 kilometers
  • 236.835 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 Bamburi?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Bamburi Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Bamburi?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Bamburi.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Bamburi Airport (BMQ)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Bamburi generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Bamburi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Bamburi Airport (BMQ).

Airport information

Origin Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E
Destination Bamburi Airport
City: Bamburi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: BMQ
ICAO Code: HKBM
Coordinates: 3°58′54″S, 39°43′50″E