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Distance from Chengdu to Nairobi

Straight line

7,926 km
4,925 mi · 4,280 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 24 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Nairobi?

Chengdu (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 7,926 km in a straight line, that is 4,925 miles or 4,280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from China into Kenya. The halfway point is at 17.4575°, 67.5841°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chengdu from Nairobi?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Nairobi is 7,926 km (4,925 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Nairobi from Chengdu?

Nairobi is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 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.