Distance from Nairobi to Washington D.C.
12,142 km (7,545 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
12,142 km
Kilometers
7,545 miles
Miles
~14h 47m
Est. Flight
8h
Time Difference
Nairobi
KenyaWashington D.C.
USANairobi and Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Nairobi is 3.9x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Nairobi and Washington D.C. side by side
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How far is Nairobi from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nairobi to Washington D.C. is 12,142 km (7,545 miles).
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 14h 47m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Nairobi bigger than Washington D.C.?
Nairobi is larger at 696 km², compared to 177 km².