Chicago to Nairobi Distance
12,885 km · 8,006 miles · 16 h 36 min flight
The distance from Chicago to Nairobi is 12,885 km (8,006 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 16 h 36 min. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
Nairobi
Kenya
- Kilometres
- 12,885
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 8,006
- 6,957 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 16 h 36 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +8 hours
- Nairobi vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | East-northeast (66°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Nairobi | Northwest (317°) |
| Halfway point | 37.40° N, 9.91° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Chicago?
12,885 kilometres or 8,006 miles (6,957 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Nairobi?
About 16 h 36 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 Chicago and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
In which direction is Nairobi from Chicago?
Nairobi lies to the east-northeast of Chicago (initial bearing 66°).
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.