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Distance from Nairobi to Suzhou

Straight line

9,496 km
5,901 mi · 5,128 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Nairobi from Suzhou?

Nairobi (Kenya) and Suzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,496 km in a straight line, that is 5,901 miles or 5,128 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nairobi, Suzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Kenya into China. The halfway point is at 19.7639°, 74.6848°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 22 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 Suzhou?

The straight-line distance between Nairobi and Suzhou is 9,496 km (5,901 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Suzhou from Nairobi?

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

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 22 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.