Flight Time from Arusha to Nairobi
The flight from Arusha to Nairobi covers about 144 mi and takes roughly 46 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Arusha and Nairobi are about 144 mi (232 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 188 mi (302 km), a drive of about 3 hr 21 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 46 min.
| Straight-line distance | 144 mi / 232 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 188 mi / 302 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 21 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 46 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $23 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -2.325, 36.750 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Arusha to Nairobi is about 144 mi (232 km) in a straight line, and roughly 188 mi (302 km) by road.