Flight Time from Malindi to Nairobi
The flight from Malindi to Nairobi covers about 264 mi and takes roughly 59 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Malindi and Nairobi are about 264 mi (425 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 322 mi (519 km), a drive of about 5 hr 46 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 59 min.
| Straight-line distance | 264 mi / 425 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 322 mi / 519 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 46 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 59 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $40 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -2.252, 38.466 |
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
Malindi to Nairobi is about 264 mi (425 km) in a straight line, and roughly 322 mi (519 km) by road.