Nairobi to New York City Distance
11,842 km · 7,358 miles · 15 h 18 min flight
The distance from Nairobi to New York City is 11,842 km (7,358 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 18 min. New York City is 7 hours behind Nairobi.
Nairobi
Kenya
New York City
New York
- Kilometres
- 11,842
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,358
- 6,394 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 15 h 18 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −7 hours
- New York City vs Nairobi
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Nairobi | Northwest (312°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from New York City | East-northeast (77°) |
| Halfway point | 31.76° N, 7.31° W |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is New York City from Nairobi?
11,842 kilometres or 7,358 miles (6,394 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to New York City?
About 15 h 18 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 New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Nairobi right now.
In which direction is New York City from Nairobi?
New York City lies to the northwest of Nairobi (initial bearing 312°).
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.