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Distance from Nairobi to Dongguan

Straight line

8,735 km
5,428 mi · 4,717 NM

By road

9,349 km
5,809 mi

Travel time

122 h 30 min
flight ≈ 11 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Nairobi from Dongguan?

Nairobi (Kenya) and Dongguan (China) 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, Nairobi to Dongguan is 9,349 km (5,809 miles), about 122 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Nairobi, Dongguan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Kenya into China. 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 Nairobi from Dongguan?

By road it is 9,349 km (5,809 miles) from Nairobi to Dongguan; in a straight line it is 8,735 km (5,428 miles).

How long is the drive from Nairobi to Dongguan?

About 122 h 30 min on the fastest route (9,349 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dongguan from Nairobi?

Dongguan is to the north-east of Nairobi, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Dongguan?

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.