How far is Guangzhou from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 5403 miles / 8696 kilometers / 4695 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5403.387 miles
• 8695.908 kilometers
• 4695.415 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

• 5399.899 miles
• 8690.295 kilometers
• 4692.384 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 Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Guangzhou?

The time difference between Nairobi and Guangzhou is 5 hours. Guangzhou is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Guangzhou generates about 637 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 637 kilograms equals 1 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin	Wilson Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	WIL
ICAO Code:	HKNW
Coordinates:	1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E

Destination	Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City:	Guangzhou
Country:	China
IATA Code:	CAN
ICAO Code:	ZGGG
Coordinates:	23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E