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Distance from Jakarta to Kano

Straight line

11,063 km
6,874 mi · 5,974 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 20 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Kano?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Kano (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,063 km in a straight line, that is 6,874 miles or 5,974 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Jakarta and Kano, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Kano lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 4.4187°, 58.2179°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 20 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Kano?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Kano is 11,063 km (6,874 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kano from Jakarta?

Kano is to the west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 20 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.