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Distance from Amsterdam to Nairobi

6,670 km (4,144 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

6,670 km

Kilometers

4,144 miles

Miles

~8h 21m

Est. Flight

2h

Time Difference

Amsterdam

Netherlands
Area: 219 km²
Population: 0.92M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: -2m

Nairobi

Kenya
Area: 696 km²
Population: 4.73M
Timezone: UTC+3
Elevation: 1661m

Amsterdam and Nairobi sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 8h 21m by commercial jet.

Amsterdam is known for Canal ring and Rijksmuseum, while Nairobi is famous for Nairobi National Park and Safari tourism.

In terms of city area, Nairobi is 3.2x larger than Amsterdam. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Amsterdam from Nairobi?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Amsterdam to Nairobi is 6,670 km (4,144 miles).

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take approximately 8h 21m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Amsterdam bigger than Nairobi?

Nairobi is larger at 696 km², compared to 219 km².

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