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Distance from Dongguan to Nairobi

Straight line

8,735 km
5,428 mi · 4,717 NM

By road

9,359 km
5,815 mi

Travel time

122 h 42 min
flight ≈ 11 h 25 min

Direction

W 264°
initial bearing

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How far is Dongguan from Nairobi?

Dongguan (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 8,735 km in a straight line, that is 5,428 miles or 4,717 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dongguan to Nairobi is 9,359 km (5,815 miles), about 122 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Dongguan, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 264°). The route crosses from China into Kenya. The halfway point is at 13.7694°, 73.4018°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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 Dongguan from Nairobi?

By road it is 9,359 km (5,815 miles) from Dongguan to Nairobi; in a straight line it is 8,735 km (5,428 miles).

How long is the drive from Dongguan to Nairobi?

About 122 h 42 min on the fastest route (9,359 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nairobi from Dongguan?

Nairobi is to the west of Dongguan, at an initial bearing of 264°.

How long is the flight from Dongguan to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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.