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Distance from Nairobi to Mumbai

Straight line

4,540 km
2,821 mi · 2,452 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 11 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Nairobi from Mumbai?

Nairobi (Kenya) and Mumbai (India) are very far apart: 4,540 km in a straight line, that is 2,821 miles or 2,452 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nairobi, Mumbai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Kenya into India. The halfway point is at 9.3459°, 54.3256°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 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 Mumbai?

The straight-line distance between Nairobi and Mumbai is 4,540 km (2,821 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mumbai from Nairobi?

Mumbai is to the north-east of Nairobi, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Mumbai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 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.