Distance from Nakuru to Tarawa

The distance between Nakuru, Kenya and Tarawa, Kiribati is 15,239 kilometers (9,469 miles).

Nakuru, Nakuru County, Kenya

Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

From Nakuru to Tarawa, the straight-line distance is 15,239 kilometers, heading east. Nakuru is situated at an altitude of 1,802 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
Nakuru, Kenya

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Nairobi

Coordinates: 0.3072° S 36.0723° E

Elevation: 1,802 m (5,912 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Nakuru Airport (NUU)
  • Kericho Airport (KEY)
  • Nyeri Airport (NYE)
  • Nanyuki Airport (NYK)
  • Eldoret International Airport (EDL)
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 Nakuru

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Nakuru to Nairobi 136 km
From Nakuru to Kakamega 161 km
From Nakuru to Mombasa 576 km
From Nakuru to Eldoret 128 km
From Nakuru to Kisumu 148 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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