Chennai to Nairobi Distance
5,052 km · 3,139 miles · 6 h 49 min flight
The distance from Chennai to Nairobi is 5,052 km (3,139 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 6 h 49 min. Nairobi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Chennai
India
Nairobi
Kenya
- Kilometres
- 5,052
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 3,139
- 2,728 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 6 h 49 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −2 hours 30 minutes
- Nairobi vs Chennai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chennai | West-southwest (255°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Nairobi | East-northeast (70°) |
| Halfway point | 6.35° N, 58.25° E |
| Chennai coordinates | 13.09° N, 80.28° E |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Chennai?
5,052 kilometres or 3,139 miles (2,728 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Nairobi?
About 6 h 49 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai right now.
In which direction is Nairobi from Chennai?
Nairobi lies to the west-southwest of Chennai (initial bearing 255°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.