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Distance from Dalian to Nairobi

Straight line

9,649 km
5,996 mi · 5,210 NM

By road

8,927 km
5,547 mi

Travel time

116 h 52 min
flight ≈ 12 h 34 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Dalian from Nairobi?

Dalian (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 9,649 km in a straight line, that is 5,996 miles or 5,210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dalian to Nairobi is 8,927 km (5,547 miles), about 116 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dalian, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). The route crosses from China into Kenya. The halfway point is at 24.6252°, 72.7167°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 34 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 Dalian from Nairobi?

By road it is 8,927 km (5,547 miles) from Dalian to Nairobi; in a straight line it is 9,649 km (5,996 miles).

How long is the drive from Dalian to Nairobi?

About 116 h 52 min on the fastest route (8,927 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nairobi from Dalian?

Nairobi is to the west of Dalian, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Dalian to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 34 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.