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Distance from Nairobi to New York

11,843 km (7,359 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

11,843 km

Kilometers

7,359 miles

Miles

~14h 26m

Est. Flight

8h

Time Difference

Nairobi

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

New York

USA
Area: 783 km²
Population: 8.34M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 10m

Nairobi and New York are separated by over 12000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Nairobi is known for Nairobi National Park and Safari tourism, while New York is famous for Statue of Liberty and Central Park.

In terms of city area, New York is 1.1x 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 Nairobi from New York?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nairobi to New York is 11,843 km (7,359 miles).

How long is the flight from Nairobi to New York?

A direct flight would take approximately 14h 26m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Nairobi bigger than New York?

New York is larger at 783 km², compared to 696 km².

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