Flight Time from Eldoret to Mbale
The flight from Eldoret to Mbale covers about 85 mi and takes roughly 39 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
39 min
Nonstop flight
85 mi
Straight-line
111 mi
By road
39 min
Flight time
Eldoret and Mbale are about 85 mi (137 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 111 mi (178 km), a drive of about 1 hr 59 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 85 mi / 137 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 111 mi / 178 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 59 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $14 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 0.801, 34.722 |
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
Eldoret to Mbale is about 85 mi (137 km) in a straight line, and roughly 111 mi (178 km) by road.