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How far is Nanyuki from Wau?

The distance between Wau (Wau Airport) and Nanyuki (Nanyuki Airport) is 823 miles / 1324 kilometers / 715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wau (WUU) to Nanyuki (NYK) is 1120 miles / 1802 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 52 minutes.

Wau Airport – Nanyuki Airport

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823
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1324
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715
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Distance from Wau to Nanyuki

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wau to Nanyuki. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 822.970 miles
  • 1324.442 kilometers
  • 715.142 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
  • 824.367 miles
  • 1326.690 kilometers
  • 716.355 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 Wau to Nanyuki?

The estimated flight time from Wau Airport to Nanyuki Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wau Airport (WUU) and Nanyuki Airport (NYK)

On average, flying from Wau to Nanyuki generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wau to Nanyuki

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wau Airport (WUU) and Nanyuki Airport (NYK).

Airport information

Origin Wau Airport
City: Wau
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: WUU
ICAO Code: HSWW
Coordinates: 7°43′32″N, 27°58′30″E
Destination Nanyuki Airport
City: Nanyuki
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NYK
ICAO Code: HKNY
Coordinates: 0°3′44″S, 37°2′27″E