The straight-line distance from Nairobi, Kenya to Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,925 km (1,817 miles).Johannesburg is SSW of Nairobi.
Distance (km)
2,925
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,817
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
198° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 12 min | 2,925 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 47 hr 30 min | ~3,803 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Nairobi, Kenya |
| To | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,925 km (1,817 miles) |
| Bearing | 198° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Nairobi) | -1.2921°, 36.8219° |
| Coordinates (Johannesburg) | -26.2041°, 28.0473° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nairobi to Johannesburg is 2,925 km (1,817 miles). Johannesburg is SSW of Nairobi.
A direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg takes approximately 4 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Nairobi to Johannesburg takes approximately 47 hr 30 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Johannesburg is SSW (198 degrees) from Nairobi.
The distance from Johannesburg to Nairobi is the same: 2,925 km (1,817 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.