Distance from Dhaka to Nairobi
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How far is Dhaka from Nairobi?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 6,417 km in a straight line, that is 3,987 miles or 3,465 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Dhaka, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 252°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into Kenya. The halfway point is at 12.5191°, 62.3408°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 31 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 Dhaka
- Dhaka – Khulna 132 km
- Dhaka – Chittagong 211 km
- Dhaka – Kolkata 245 km
- Dhaka – Hāora 248 km
- Dhaka – Patna 572 km
- Dhaka – Mandalay 613 km
- Dhaka – Kathmandu 676 km
- Dhaka – Varanasi 769 km
- Dhaka – Allahābād 887 km
Other distances from Nairobi
- Nairobi – Kampala 503 km
- Nairobi – Dar es Salaam 673 km
- Nairobi – Mogadishu 1,017 km
- Nairobi – Addis Ababa 1,166 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 Dhaka from Nairobi?
The straight-line distance between Dhaka and Nairobi is 6,417 km (3,987 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Nairobi from Dhaka?
Nairobi is to the west of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 252°.
How long is the flight from Dhaka to Nairobi?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 31 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.