Distance from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
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How far is Addis Ababa from Nairobi?
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Nairobi (Kenya) are quite far apart: 1,160 km in a straight line, that is 721 miles or 626 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Addis Ababa, Nairobi lies to the south (initial bearing 191°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Kenya. The halfway point is at 3.8714°, 37.7759°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa – Sanaa 920 km
- Addis Ababa – Khartoum 991 km
- Addis Ababa – Omdurman 1,002 km
- Addis Ababa – Mogadishu 1,066 km
- Addis Ababa – Kampala 1,185 km
- Addis Ababa – Mecca 1,384 km
- Addis Ababa – Jeddah 1,387 km
- Addis Ababa – Medina 1,720 km
Other distances from Nairobi
- Nairobi – Kampala 503 km
- Nairobi – Dar es Salaam 673 km
- Nairobi – Mogadishu 1,017 km
- Nairobi – Lubumbashi 1,547 km
- Nairobi – Lusaka 1,828 km
- Nairobi – Khartoum 1,930 km
- Nairobi – Omdurman 1,942 km
- Nairobi – Harare 1,944 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Addis Ababa from Nairobi?
The straight-line distance between Addis Ababa and Nairobi is 1,160 km (721 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Nairobi from Addis Ababa?
Nairobi is to the south of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 191°.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 57 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.