How far is Malindi from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Malindi (Malindi Airport) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Malindi (MYD) is 350 miles / 564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 42 minutes.
Wilson Airport – Malindi Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Malindi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Malindi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 262.268 miles
- 422.079 kilometers
- 227.905 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- 262.415 miles
- 422.316 kilometers
- 228.032 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 Malindi?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Malindi Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Malindi?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Malindi Airport (MYD)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Malindi generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 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 Malindi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Malindi Airport (MYD).
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 | Malindi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Malindi |
| Country: | Kenya |
| IATA Code: | MYD |
| ICAO Code: | HKML |
| Coordinates: | 3°13′45″S, 40°6′6″E |