Distance from Nairobi to Pretoria
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How far is Nairobi from Pretoria?
Nairobi (Kenya) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 2,861 km in a straight line, that is 1,777 miles or 1,545 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Nairobi, Pretoria lies to the south (initial bearing 198°). The route crosses from Kenya into South Africa. The halfway point is at -13.5510°, 32.7274°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 5 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 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
Other distances from Pretoria
- Pretoria – Johannesburg 53 km
- Pretoria – Soweto 67 km
- Pretoria – Maputo 440 km
- Pretoria – Durban 536 km
- Pretoria – Harare 929 km
- Pretoria – Lusaka 1,150 km
- Pretoria – Cape Town 1,308 km
- Pretoria – Lubumbashi 1,568 km
- Pretoria – Antananarivo 2,127 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Pretoria?
The straight-line distance between Nairobi and Pretoria is 2,861 km (1,777 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Pretoria from Nairobi?
Pretoria is to the south of Nairobi, at an initial bearing of 198°.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Pretoria?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 5 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.