Distance from Nairobi to Thika
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…
Thika0 mThika is an industrial town and commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 kilometres (26 mi), northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers. Although Thika town is admini…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Nairobi to Thika?
It is 39 km in a straight line from Nairobi to Thika. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Thika?
A direct flight takes about 48 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Nairobi to Thika?
Around 39 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.