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Nairobi, Kenya → Bogotá, Colombia
Distance Result
7,665 miles
12,335 km | 6,660 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Nairobi to Bogotá is about 12,335 km (7,665 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,660 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 15.4 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 5d 17h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 15h 16min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Nairobi and Bogotá is 7,665 miles (12,335 kilometers).
A direct flight from Nairobi to Bogotá takes approximately 15h 16min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Nairobi to Bogotá takes approximately 5d 17h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.