Washington to Nairobi Distance
12,142 km · 7,544 miles · 15 h 41 min flight
The distance from Washington to Nairobi is 12,142 km (7,544 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 41 min. Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
Washington
District of Columbia
Nairobi
Kenya
- 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
- Nairobi vs Washington
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Washington | East-northeast (76°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Nairobi | Northwest (311°) |
| Halfway point | 31.51° N, 9.28° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Washington?
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 Washington to Nairobi?
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 Washington and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of Washington right now.
In which direction is Nairobi from Washington?
Nairobi lies to the east-northeast of Washington (initial bearing 76°).
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.