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Distance from Chengdu to Kano

Straight line

9,863 km
6,129 mi · 5,326 NM

By road

11,577 km
7,193 mi

Travel time

177 h 32 min
flight ≈ 12 h 50 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Kano?

Chengdu (China) and Kano (Nigeria) are very far apart: 9,863 km in a straight line, that is 6,129 miles or 5,326 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Kano is 11,577 km (7,193 miles), about 177 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Kano lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 30.1008°, 52.2460°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 50 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 Chengdu from Kano?

By road it is 11,577 km (7,193 miles) from Chengdu to Kano; in a straight line it is 9,863 km (6,129 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Kano?

About 177 h 32 min on the fastest route (11,577 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kano from Chengdu?

Kano is to the west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 50 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.