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Distance from Tianjin to Nairobi

Straight line

9,270 km
5,760 mi · 5,006 NM

By road

8,210 km
5,102 mi

Travel time

108 h 54 min
flight ≈ 12 h 5 min

Direction

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianjin from Nairobi?

Tianjin (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 9,270 km in a straight line, that is 5,760 miles or 5,006 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianjin to Nairobi is 8,210 km (5,102 miles), about 108 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tianjin, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). The route crosses from China into Kenya. The halfway point is at 24.0534°, 70.9103°.

A direct flight would take about 12 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tianjin from Nairobi?

By road it is 8,210 km (5,102 miles) from Tianjin to Nairobi; in a straight line it is 9,270 km (5,760 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianjin to Nairobi?

About 108 h 54 min on the fastest route (8,210 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nairobi from Tianjin?

Nairobi is to the west of Tianjin, at an initial bearing of 263°.

How long is the flight from Tianjin to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.