Nairobi, Kenya — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 21, 2026
From Nairobi, the closest major city is Kampala at just 505 km (1h 8min by air). The farthest destination is London at 6,821 km. On average, the 11 destinations listed here are 2,911 km from Nairobi.
Nairobi is a major city in Kenya, with a population of approximately 4,734,000. Located in the Nairobi region of Africa, Nairobi serves as an important center for commerce and travel.
Nairobi connects to 9 destinations within Africa and 2 intercontinental routes spanning 3 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Nairobi with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Nairobi helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 4 routes | Car or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 6 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 1 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Nairobi is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
For long-haul flights from Nairobi (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 2 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.
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The closest major city to Nairobi is Kampala, Uganda at 505 km (314 miles). Flight time: approximately 1h 8min.
The farthest city from Nairobi in our database is London at 6,821 km (4,238 miles).
We cover 11 destinations from Nairobi, spanning 3 continents.
The average distance from Nairobi to all listed destinations is approximately 2,911 km (1,809 miles).
From Nairobi: 4 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 6 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 1 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.