Nairobi to Chicago Distance
12,885 km · 8,006 miles · 16 h 36 min flight
The distance from Nairobi to Chicago is 12,885 km (8,006 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 16 h 36 min. Chicago is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Nairobi
Kenya
Chicago
Illinois
- 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
- Chicago vs Nairobi
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Nairobi | Northwest (317°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chicago | East-northeast (66°) |
| Halfway point | 37.40° N, 9.91° W |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Nairobi?
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 Nairobi to Chicago?
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 Nairobi and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Nairobi right now.
In which direction is Chicago from Nairobi?
Chicago lies to the northwest of Nairobi (initial bearing 317°).
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.