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Distance from Brazzaville to Kano

Straight line

1,949 km
1,211 mi · 1,052 NM

By road

3,016 km
1,874 mi

Travel time

37 h 46 min
flight ≈ 2 h 56 min

Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Brazzaville from Kano?

Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville) and Kano (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 1,949 km in a straight line, that is 1,211 miles or 1,052 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brazzaville to Kano is 3,016 km (1,874 miles), about 37 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Brazzaville, Kano lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). The route crosses from Congo - Brazzaville into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 3.8737°, 11.9327°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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 Brazzaville from Kano?

By road it is 3,016 km (1,874 miles) from Brazzaville to Kano; in a straight line it is 1,949 km (1,211 miles).

How long is the drive from Brazzaville to Kano?

About 37 h 46 min on the fastest route (3,016 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kano from Brazzaville?

Kano is to the north of Brazzaville, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Brazzaville to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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.