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How far is Nairobi from Wajir?

The distance between Wajir (Wajir Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wajir (WJR) to Nairobi (WIL) is 408 miles / 657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 24 minutes.

Wajir Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Wajir to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 308.900 miles
  • 497.126 kilometers
  • 268.427 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
  • 309.516 miles
  • 498.118 kilometers
  • 268.962 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 Wajir to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Wajir Airport to Wilson Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wajir and Nairobi?

There is no time difference between Wajir and Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Wajir Airport (WJR) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Wajir to Nairobi generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wajir to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wajir Airport (WJR) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin Wajir Airport
City: Wajir
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WJR
ICAO Code: HKWJ
Coordinates: 1°43′59″N, 40°5′29″E
Destination Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E