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How far is Mbanza Congo from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Mbanza Congo (Mbanza Congo Airport) is 1594 miles / 2565 kilometers / 1385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) is 2476 miles / 3985 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 23 minutes.

Wilson Airport – Mbanza Congo Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Mbanza Congo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1593.783 miles
  • 2564.945 kilometers
  • 1384.960 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
  • 1592.463 miles
  • 2562.820 kilometers
  • 1383.812 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 Mbanza Congo?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Mbanza Congo Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Mbanza Congo generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 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 Mbanza Congo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY).

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 Mbanza Congo Airport
City: Mbanza Congo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SSY
ICAO Code: FNBC
Coordinates: 6°16′11″S, 14°14′49″E