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Nearest Airport to Embu: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Embu is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 70 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 105 km away.

Closest airport NYK Nanyuki Civil Airport 70 km · 44 mi · ~1 h 15 min by car
Closest international NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 105 km · 65 mi · ~1 h 52 min by car

Airports near Embu

  1. 1
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  2. 2
    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  3. 3
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    NBO 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  4. 4
    Moi Air Base Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKRE 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
  5. 5
    Nairobi Wilson Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WIL 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  6. 6
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 113 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  7. 7
    Nakuru Lanet Airport Flag of KenyaNakuru, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    NUU 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
  8. 8
    Amboseli Airport Flag of KenyaOl Tukai, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    ASV 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 12 min
  9. 9
    Eldoret International Airport Flag of KenyaEldoret, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    EDL 268 km167 mi · ~4 h 47 min
  10. 10
    Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip Flag of KenyaSerena, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    MRE 289 km179 mi · ~5 h 09 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Embu Airport · HKEM5.9 km
  • Wanguru (Thiba) Airport19 km
  • Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip42 km
  • Kamburu Airport43 km
  • Kiambere Airport48 km
  • Rutundu Airport54 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Embu; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Embu?

The nearest airport to Embu is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 70 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 105 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Embu?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 105 km from Embu in a straight line — roughly 1 h 52 min by car.

What other airports are near Embu?

Laikipia Air Base — 79 km, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) — 105 km and Moi Air Base — 105 km.

How long does it take to get from Embu to Nanyuki Civil Airport?

About 1 h 15 min by car for the 70 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.