Los Angeles to Nairobi Distance
15,543 km · 9,658 miles · 19 h 56 min flight
The distance from Los Angeles to Nairobi is 15,543 km (9,658 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 19 h 56 min. Nairobi is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
California
Nairobi
Kenya
- Kilometres
- 15,543
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 9,658
- 8,393 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 19 h 56 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +10 hours
- Nairobi vs Los Angeles
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Los Angeles | Northeast (41°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Nairobi | North-northwest (327°) |
| Halfway point | 51.43° N, 17.76° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Los Angeles?
15,543 kilometres or 9,658 miles (8,393 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi?
About 19 h 56 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 Los Angeles and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
In which direction is Nairobi from Los Angeles?
Nairobi lies to the northeast of Los Angeles (initial bearing 41°).
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.