Nairobi to Washington Distance
12,142 km · 7,544 miles · 15 h 41 min flight
The distance from Nairobi to Washington is 12,142 km (7,544 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 41 min. Washington is 7 hours behind Nairobi.
Nairobi
Kenya
Washington
District of Columbia
- Kilometres
- 12,142
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,544
- 6,556 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 15 h 41 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −7 hours
- Washington vs Nairobi
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Nairobi | Northwest (311°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Washington | East-northeast (76°) |
| Halfway point | 31.51° N, 9.28° W |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from Nairobi?
12,142 kilometres or 7,544 miles (6,556 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Washington?
About 15 h 41 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 Washington?
Washington is 7 hours behind Nairobi right now.
In which direction is Washington from Nairobi?
Washington lies to the northwest of Nairobi (initial bearing 311°).
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.