Distance from Kisumu to Tarawa

The distance between Kisumu, Kenya and Tarawa, Kiribati is 15,385 kilometers (9,559 miles).

Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya

Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

From Kisumu to Tarawa, the straight-line distance is 15,385 kilometers, heading east. Kisumu is situated at an altitude of 1,174 meters above sea level, while Tarawa is at only 6 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1-2 days
Jet fighter 16-18 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Kisumu, Kenya

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Nairobi

Coordinates: 0.1022° S 34.7617° E

Elevation: 1,174 m (3,852 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Kisumu Airport (KIS)
  • Kakamega Airport (GGM)
  • Kericho Airport (KEY)
  • Eldoret International Airport (EDL)
  • Tororo Airport (TRY)
Tarawa, Kiribati

Local time:

Time Zone: Pacific/Tarawa

Coordinates: 1.3278° N 172.977° E

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Bonriki International Airport (TRW)
  • Maiana Airport (MNK)
  • Abaiang Airport (ABF)
  • Marakei Airport (MZK)
  • Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA)

Other distances from Kisumu

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Kisumu to Nairobi 263 km
From Kisumu to Kakamega 43 km
From Kisumu to Mombasa 699 km
From Kisumu to Nakuru 148 km
From Kisumu to Eldoret 89 km

Other distances from Tarawa

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tarawa to Betio Village 7 km
From Tarawa to Bikenibeu Village 17 km
From Tarawa to Teaoraereke Village 4 km
From Tarawa to Bairiki Village 0 km
From Tarawa to Eita Village 12 km

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