Nonstop flight route between Nairobi, Kenya and Wendover, Utah, United States:
Departure Airport:
(1°19'12"S by 36°48'53"E)
Arrival Airport:
(40°43'6"N by 114°1'50"W)
Distance from WIL to ENV:
9,161.12 miles (14,743.36 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Wilson Airport (WIL), Nairobi, Kenya and Wendover Airport (ENV), Wendover, Utah, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,161 miles (or 14,743 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Wilson Airport and Wendover Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Wilson Airport and Wendover Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | WIL / HKNW |
| Airport Name: | Wilson Airport |
| Location: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| GPS Coordinates: | 1°19'12"S by 36°48'53"E |
| Area Served: | Nairobi |
| Operator/Owner: | Kenya Airports Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public, Civilian |
| Elevation: | 5546 feet (1,690 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from WIL |
| More Information: | WIL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ENV / KENV |
| Airport Name: | Wendover Airport |
| Location: | Wendover, Utah, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 40°43'6"N by 114°1'50"W |
| Area Served: | Wendover, Utah |
| Operator/Owner: | Tooele County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 4237 feet (1,291 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ENV |
| More Information: | ENV Maps & Info |
Facts about Wilson Airport (WIL):
- The closest airport to Wilson Airport (WIL) is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), which is located only 8 miles (12 kilometers) E of WIL.
- Wilson Airport (WIL) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Wilson Airport (WIL) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,619 miles (18,698 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- Because of Wilson Airport's high elevation of 5,546 feet, planes must typically fly at a faster airspeed in order to takeoff or land at WIL. Combined with a high temperature, this could make WIL a "Hot & High" airport, where the air density is lower than it would otherwise be at sea level.
- Airkenya and other small airlines use Wilson Airport for scheduled domestic passenger services, instead of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Facts about Wendover Airport (ENV):
- The furthest airport from Wendover Airport (ENV) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,980 miles (17,671 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- Wendover Airport covers an area of 1,960 acres at an elevation of 4,237 feet above mean sea level.
- Because of Wendover Airport's high elevation of 4,237 feet, planes must typically fly at a faster airspeed in order to takeoff or land at ENV. Combined with a high temperature, this could make ENV a "Hot & High" airport, where the air density is lower than it would otherwise be at sea level.
- Still-extant facilities include three paved runways, numerous ramps, taxiways, dispersal pads, all of the original hangars, and 75 other World War II–era buildings.
- Several flying scenes for the 1997 movie Con Air were filmed at Wendover, using a Fairchild C-123K Provider.
- The closest airport to Wendover Airport (ENV) is Wells Municipal Airport (LWL), which is located 54 miles (87 kilometers) WNW of ENV.
- Wendover Airport (ENV) has 2 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.66 miles (12.32 km) E | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | Nairobi, Kenya |     |
| 2 | 88.38 miles (142.24 km) N | Nanyuki Airfield (NYK) | Nanyuki, Kenya | |
| 3 | 96.17 miles (154.77 km) SSE | Amboseli Airport (ASV) | Amboseli, Kenya | |
| 4 | 124.82 miles (200.87 km) W | Mara Serena Airport (MRE) | Masai Mara, Kenya | |
| 5 | 126.24 miles (203.17 km) WNW | Kericho Airport (KEY) | Kericho, Kenya | |
| 6 | 138.39 miles (222.72 km) NW | Kimwarer Airport (KRV) | Kerio Valley, Kenya | |
| 7 | 139.54 miles (224.57 km) SE | Kilaguni Airport (ILU) | Kilaguni, Kenya | |
| 8 | 142.04 miles (228.59 km) S | Arusha Airport (ARK) | Arusha, Tanzania | |
| 9 | 145.48 miles (234.12 km) SSE | Moshi Airport (QSI) | Moshi, Tanzania | |
| 10 | 146.84 miles (236.32 km) S | Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | |
| 11 | 157.83 miles (254.00 km) SSW | Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) | Lake Manyara, Tanzania | |
| 12 | 161.41 miles (259.76 km) NW | Eldoret International Airport (EDL) | Eldoret, Kenya | |
| 13 | 167.45 miles (269.48 km) WNW | Kisumu International Airport (KIS) | Kisumu, Kenya | |
| 14 | 203.88 miles (328.12 km) NW | Kitale Airport (KTL) | Kitale, Kenya | |
| 15 | 204.46 miles (329.05 km) ENE | Garissa Airport (GAS) | Garissa, Kenya | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,618.65 miles (18,698.36 km) SSW | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,457.44 miles (18,438.92 km) E | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 3 | 11,330.30 miles (18,234.31 km) S | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,328.60 miles (18,231.57 km) S | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,268.35 miles (18,134.60 km) SSE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,256.09 miles (18,114.88 km) SSE | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,248.98 miles (18,103.43 km) S | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,242.21 miles (18,092.54 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,235.89 miles (18,082.36 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,224.56 miles (18,064.14 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,199.06 miles (18,023.10 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,137.20 miles (17,923.55 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,088.13 miles (17,844.57 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,082.76 miles (17,835.94 km) SSE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,077.46 miles (17,827.40 km) SSE | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 54.08 miles (87.03 km) WNW | Wells Municipal Airport (LWL) | Wells, Nevada, United States | |
| 2 | 67.75 miles (109.04 km) ESE | Michael Army AirfieldDugway Army Airfield (DPG) | Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, United States | |
| 3 | 92.43 miles (148.75 km) W | Elko Regional Airport (EKO) | Elko, Nevada, United States | |
| 4 | 92.76 miles (149.28 km) NNW | Jackpot Airport (KPT) | Jackpot, Nevada, United States | |
| 5 | 107.02 miles (172.23 km) SSW | Ely Airport (ELY) | Ely, Nevada, United States | |
| 6 | 107.56 miles (173.10 km) E | Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| 7 | 110.32 miles (177.54 km) ENE | Ogden-Hinckley Airport (OGD) | Ogden, Utah, United States | |
| 8 | 110.53 miles (177.87 km) E | Skypark Airport (BTF) | Bountiful, Utah, United States | |
| 9 | 111.03 miles (178.69 km) ENE | Hill Air Force Base (HIF) | Ogden, Utah, United States | |
| 10 | 117.53 miles (189.14 km) ENE | Brigham City Airport (BMC) | Brigham City, Utah, United States | |
| 11 | 122.62 miles (197.33 km) SE | Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) | Delta, Utah, United States | |
| 12 | 124.08 miles (199.69 km) N | Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF) | Twin Falls, Idaho, United States | |
| 13 | 126.10 miles (202.93 km) ESE | Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) | Provo, Utah, United States | |
| 14 | 126.73 miles (203.95 km) N | Burley Municipal Airport (BYI) | Burley, Idaho, United States | |
| 15 | 129.54 miles (208.48 km) SW | Eureka Airport (EUE) | Eureka, Nevada, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,980.37 miles (17,671.15 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,961.06 miles (17,640.08 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 3 | 10,952.65 miles (17,626.54 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 10,935.63 miles (17,599.15 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,897.16 miles (17,537.23 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,787.02 miles (17,359.99 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,738.91 miles (17,282.56 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,707.22 miles (17,231.56 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,597.58 miles (17,055.10 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,591.74 miles (17,045.71 km) SE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,590.58 miles (17,043.85 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,577.27 miles (17,022.43 km) SE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,568.22 miles (17,007.87 km) SE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,541.70 miles (16,965.18 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,539.17 miles (16,961.11 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |