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Distance from Beijing to Kano

Straight line

10,640 km
6,611 mi · 5,745 NM

By road

11,374 km
7,067 mi

Travel time

177 h 49 min
flight ≈ 13 h 48 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Kano?

Beijing (China) and Kano (Nigeria) are very far apart: 10,640 km in a straight line, that is 6,611 miles or 5,745 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Kano is 11,374 km (7,067 miles), about 177 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Kano lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 39.2049°, 53.0266°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Kano?

By road it is 11,374 km (7,067 miles) from Beijing to Kano; in a straight line it is 10,640 km (6,611 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Kano?

About 177 h 49 min on the fastest route (11,374 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kano from Beijing?

Kano is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 48 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.