Distance from Xi’an to Nairobi
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How far is Xi’an from Nairobi?
Xi’an (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 8,457 km in a straight line, that is 5,255 miles or 4,566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Xi’an, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). The route crosses from China into Kenya. The halfway point is at 20.0641°, 68.9219°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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 Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Nairobi?
The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Nairobi is 8,457 km (5,255 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Nairobi from Xi’an?
Nairobi is to the west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 259°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Nairobi?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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.