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Distance from Chittagong to Nairobi

Straight line

6,512 km
4,047 mi · 3,516 NM

By road

6,181 km
3,841 mi

Travel time

87 h 28 min
flight ≈ 8 h 38 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Chittagong from Nairobi?

Chittagong (Bangladesh) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 6,512 km in a straight line, that is 4,047 miles or 3,516 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chittagong to Nairobi is 6,181 km (3,841 miles), about 87 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chittagong, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into Kenya. The halfway point is at 11.8312°, 63.1649°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 38 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 Chittagong from Nairobi?

By road it is 6,181 km (3,841 miles) from Chittagong to Nairobi; in a straight line it is 6,512 km (4,047 miles).

How long is the drive from Chittagong to Nairobi?

About 87 h 28 min on the fastest route (6,181 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nairobi from Chittagong?

Nairobi is to the west of Chittagong, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Chittagong to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 38 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.