Nairobi to Los Angeles Distance
15,543 km · 9,658 miles · 19 h 56 min flight
The distance from Nairobi to Los Angeles is 15,543 km (9,658 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 19 h 56 min. Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Nairobi.
Nairobi
Kenya
Los Angeles
California
- 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
- Los Angeles vs Nairobi
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Nairobi | North-northwest (327°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | Northeast (41°) |
| Halfway point | 51.43° N, 17.76° W |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Nairobi?
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 Nairobi to Los Angeles?
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 Nairobi and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Nairobi right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Nairobi?
Los Angeles lies to the north-northwest of Nairobi (initial bearing 327°).
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.