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Distance from Suzhou to Nairobi

Straight line

9,496 km
5,901 mi · 5,128 NM

By road

9,101 km
5,655 mi

Travel time

118 h 38 min
flight ≈ 12 h 22 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Suzhou from Nairobi?

Suzhou (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) 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.

By road, Suzhou to Nairobi is 9,101 km (5,655 miles), about 118 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Suzhou, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). The route crosses from China into Kenya. 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 Suzhou from Nairobi?

By road it is 9,101 km (5,655 miles) from Suzhou to Nairobi; in a straight line it is 9,496 km (5,901 miles).

How long is the drive from Suzhou to Nairobi?

About 118 h 38 min on the fastest route (9,101 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nairobi from Suzhou?

Nairobi is to the west of Suzhou, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Suzhou to Nairobi?

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.