London to Nairobi Distance
6,819 km · 4,237 miles · 9 h 1 min flight
The distance from London to Nairobi is 6,819 km (4,237 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 9 h 1 min. Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of London.
London
United Kingdom
6,819 km
Nairobi
Kenya
- Kilometres
- 6,819
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,237
- 3,682 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 9 h 1 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +2 hours
- Nairobi vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | Southeast (137°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Nairobi | North-northwest (335°) |
| Halfway point | 26.23° N, 22.79° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from London?
6,819 kilometres or 4,237 miles (3,682 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from London to Nairobi?
About 9 h 1 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 London and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of London right now.
In which direction is Nairobi from London?
Nairobi lies to the southeast of London (initial bearing 137°).
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.