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Distance from Nanchong to Nairobi

Straight line

8,118 km
5,044 mi · 4,383 NM

By road

8,008 km
4,976 mi

Travel time

106 h 23 min
flight ≈ 10 h 39 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanchong from Nairobi?

Nanchong (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 8,118 km in a straight line, that is 5,044 miles or 4,383 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanchong to Nairobi is 8,008 km (4,976 miles), about 106 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Nanchong, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). The route crosses from China into Kenya. The halfway point is at 17.7278°, 68.4567°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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 Nanchong from Nairobi?

By road it is 8,008 km (4,976 miles) from Nanchong to Nairobi; in a straight line it is 8,118 km (5,044 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanchong to Nairobi?

About 106 h 23 min on the fastest route (8,008 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nairobi from Nanchong?

Nairobi is to the west of Nanchong, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Nanchong to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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.