New York City to Nairobi Distance
11,842 km · 7,358 miles · 15 h 18 min flight
The distance from New York City to Nairobi is 11,842 km (7,358 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 18 min. Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of New York City.
New York City
New York
Nairobi
Kenya
- 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
- Nairobi vs New York City
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from New York City | East-northeast (77°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Nairobi | Northwest (312°) |
| Halfway point | 31.76° N, 7.31° W |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from New York City?
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 New York City to Nairobi?
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 New York City and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of New York City right now.
In which direction is Nairobi from New York City?
Nairobi lies to the east-northeast of New York City (initial bearing 77°).
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.