The straight-line distance from Nairobi, Kenya to Beijing, China is 9,214 km (5,726 miles).Beijing is NE of Nairobi.
Distance (km)
9,214
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,726
straight line
Flight Time
12 hr
estimated direct
Direction
NE
49° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 12 hr | 9,214 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Nairobi, Kenya |
| To | Beijing, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 9,214 km (5,726 miles) |
| Bearing | 49° (NE) |
| Coordinates (Nairobi) | -1.2921°, 36.8219° |
| Coordinates (Beijing) | 39.9042°, 116.4074° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nairobi to Beijing is 9,214 km (5,726 miles). Beijing is NE of Nairobi.
A direct flight from Nairobi to Beijing takes approximately 12 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Beijing is NE (49 degrees) from Nairobi.
The distance from Beijing to Nairobi is the same: 9,214 km (5,726 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.