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Distance from Mexico City to Nairobi

14,817 km (9,207 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

14,817 km

Kilometers

9,207 miles

Miles

~17h 56m

Est. Flight

9h

Time Difference

Mexico City

Mexico
Area: 1,485 km²
Population: 9.21M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 2240m

Nairobi

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

Mexico City and Nairobi are separated by over 15000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Mexico City is known for Zócalo plaza and Chapultepec Castle, while Nairobi is famous for Nairobi National Park and Safari tourism.

In terms of city area, Mexico City is 2.1x larger than Nairobi. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Mexico City from Nairobi?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Mexico City to Nairobi is 14,817 km (9,207 miles).

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take approximately 17h 56m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Mexico City bigger than Nairobi?

Mexico City is larger at 1,485 km², compared to 696 km².

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