How far is it from Nairobi to Windhoek?

The distance between Nairobi and Windhoek is 2659 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Nairobi to Windhoek?

The drive from Nairobi to Windhoek takes approximately 54 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Nairobi to Windhoek?

The fastest route from Nairobi to Windhoek covers 2659 mi with a driving time of approximately 54 h 40 min.

Which direction is Windhoek from Nairobi?

Windhoek lies roughly to the south-west of Nairobi.

Which roads does the route from Nairobi to Windhoek follow?

The drive from Nairobi to Windhoek mainly follows T2, T1, B8. The longest single stretch is 666 mi on T2.

Which towns do you pass between Nairobi and Windhoek?

Towns on the route from Nairobi to Windhoek include Arusha, Chimala, Tunduma, Lusaka, Livingstone.

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Distance: 2659 miDuration: 54 h 40 min

Driving from Nairobi to Windhoek takes about 54 h 40 min via T2. The distance is 2659 mi. The straight-line distance is 1980 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lang'ata. Driving directions

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Driving directions109 · 2659 mi

1 Depart left onto Uhuru Highway 1 mi
2 Enter rotary left onto Uhuru Highway 161 yd
3 Exit rotary left onto Uhuru Highway 1 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left onto Uhuru Highway 50 yd
5 Exit rotary left onto Uhuru Highway 149 yd
6 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Nairobi Expressway 6 mi
8 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Mombasa Road 10 mi
10 Keep slightly left onto Mombasa Road 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto Nairobi-Namanga Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Namanga Road 10 mi
13 Continue straight onto Nairobi-Namanga Road 75 mi

14 Continue straight onto Arusha Road 62 mi
15 Turn right 81 yd
16 Turn straight onto Northwest Arusha Bypass Road 4 mi
17 Enter rotary straight 91 yd
18 Exit rotary straight 105 mi
19 Continue left 4 mi
20 At end of road, turn left 33 mi
21 Turn straight 17 mi
22 Enter roundabout left 42 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly left 42 yd
24 Turn slightly left 96 mi
25 Enter roundabout straight onto Arusha Road 59 yd
26 Exit roundabout straight onto Arusha Road 1 mi
27 Enter rotary left 48 yd
28 Exit rotary straight 2 mi
29 Enter roundabout straight 27 yd
30 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
31 Enter rotary straight 41 yd
32 Exit rotary straight 146 mi
33 Turn straight 3 mi
34 Enter roundabout left 60 yd
35 Exit roundabout straight 4 mi
36 Keep slightly left onto Dodoma Highway 4 mi
37 Turn left 1 mi
38 Turn right 1 mi
39 Continue straight 1 mi
40 Turn left onto Utalii Road 26 yd
41 Turn right 1 mi
42 Keep slightly left 1 mi
43 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
44 Turn left 172 yd
45 At end of road, turn right 99 mi
46 Keep slightly right 168 mi
47 Turn straight 3 mi
48 Enter roundabout slightly left 13 yd
49 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Great North Road 505 mi
51 Take exit left 53 yd
52 Merge slightly right onto Great North Road 120 mi
53 Enter roundabout sharp left onto Great North Road 71 yd
54 Exit roundabout straight onto Great North Road 1 mi
55 Enter rotary left onto Great North Road 54 yd
56 Exit rotary slightly left onto Great North Road 3 mi
57 Enter roundabout left onto Great North Road 73 yd
58 Exit roundabout straight onto Great North Road 1 mi
59 Enter rotary slightly left onto Great North Road 63 yd
60 Exit rotary left onto Great North Road 1 mi
61 Enter rotary slightly left onto Great North Road 78 yd
62 Exit rotary straight onto Great North Road 3 mi
63 Enter rotary straight onto Kalambo Road 110 yd
64 Exit rotary slightly left onto Kalambo Road 1 mi
65 Turn left onto Lumumba Road 2 mi
66 Turn right onto Kafue Road 4 mi
67 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Kafue Road 34 yd
68 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Kafue Road 2 mi
69 Enter rotary straight onto Kafue Road 26 yd
70 Exit rotary slightly left onto Kafue Road 3 mi
71 Enter rotary slightly left onto Kafue Road 22 yd
72 Exit rotary straight onto Kafue Road 3 mi
73 Enter roundabout straight onto Kafue Road 23 yd
74 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Kafue Road 26 mi
75 Turn right onto Livingstone Road 43 mi
76 At end of road, turn left onto Livingstone Road 1 mi
77 Enter roundabout straight onto Livingstone Road 40 yd
78 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Livingstone Road 214 mi
79 Continue straight onto Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road 3 mi
80 Turn right onto Nakatindi Road 2 mi
81 Turn straight onto Kazangula Road 38 mi
82 Turn left 3 mi
83 Continue straight 2 mi
84 Turn right onto Kasane Road 6 mi
85 Continue straight onto Upper Road 36 mi
86 Continue straight 36 mi
87 Turn left 5 mi
88 Continue straight 5 mi
89 Turn left 313 mi
90 Keep slightly left 160 mi
91 Enter rotary left onto Okavango Road 76 yd
92 Exit rotary left onto Okavango Road 2 mi
93 Continue straight onto Otavi - Grootfontein Highway 56 mi
94 Turn left onto Otjiwarongo Road 73 mi
95 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Hage Geingob Avenue 25 yd
96 Exit roundabout straight onto Hage Geingob Avenue 2 mi
97 Enter roundabout left 36 yd
98 Exit roundabout slightly left 108 mi
99 Continue straight 35 mi
100 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
101 Merge slightly right 10 mi
102 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
103 Turn left onto Florence Nightingale Street 1 mi
104 Turn right onto Kuaima Riruako Street 2 mi
105 Turn left onto Purcell Street 1 mi
106 Turn right onto Hosea Kutako Drive 1 mi
107 Turn slightly left 1 mi
108 Turn straight onto David Hosea Meroro Road 1 mi
109 Arrive left onto David Hosea Meroro Road

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The return trip from Windhoek to Nairobi covers roughly the same distance, 2659 mi.

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How far is it from Nairobi to Windhoek?: The distance between Nairobi and Windhoek is 2659 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nairobi to Windhoek?: The drive from Nairobi to Windhoek takes approximately 54 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Nairobi to Windhoek?: The fastest route from Nairobi to Windhoek covers 2659 mi with a driving time of approximately 54 h 40 min.
Which direction is Windhoek from Nairobi?: Windhoek lies roughly to the south-west of Nairobi.
Which roads does the route from Nairobi to Windhoek follow?: The drive from Nairobi to Windhoek mainly follows T2, T1, B8. The longest single stretch is 666 mi on T2.
Which towns do you pass between Nairobi and Windhoek?: Towns on the route from Nairobi to Windhoek include Arusha, Chimala, Tunduma, Lusaka, Livingstone.

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