Distance from Nairobi to Nakuru
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.
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…
Nakuru0 mNakuru, sometimes referred to as Nakuru City, is the capital and largest city of Nakuru County, Kenya. As of 2019, Nakuru had an urban population of 570,674. The city lies along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, 160 kilomet…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Nairobi to Nakuru?
It is 137 km in a straight line from Nairobi to Nakuru. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Nakuru?
A direct flight takes about 55 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Nairobi to Nakuru?
Around 2 h 17 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.