Distance from Mombasa to Nairobi
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Mombasa0 mMombasa is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean. It was the first capital of British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital status in 1907. It now serves as the capital of Mombasa C…
Nairobi0 mNairobi, is the capital and largest city of Kenya, located in the south-central part of the country. As of 2026, it has a population of 5.6 million and a metropolitan population of 15.95 million, making it the 8th mos…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Mombasa to Nairobi?
It is 442 km in a straight line from Mombasa to Nairobi. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Mombasa to Nairobi?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 17 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Mombasa to Nairobi?
Around 7 h 22 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.