Distance from Kano to Abidjan
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How far is Kano from Abidjan?
Kano (Nigeria) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) are quite far apart: 1,561 km in a straight line, that is 970 miles or 843 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Kano, Abidjan lies to the south-west (initial bearing 243°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Côte d’Ivoire. The halfway point is at 8.7285°, 2.2018°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Kano
- Kano – Kaduna 202 km
- Kano – Maiduguri 505 km
- Kano – Benin City 705 km
- Kano – Ibadan 721 km
- Kano – Port Harcourt 820 km
- Kano – Lagos 834 km
- Kano – Douala 894 km
- Kano – Yaoundé 963 km
- Kano – Ouagadougou 1,093 km
Other distances from Abidjan
- Abidjan – Kumasi 302 km
- Abidjan – Accra 422 km
- Abidjan – Ouagadougou 825 km
- Abidjan – Lagos 827 km
- Abidjan – Ibadan 902 km
- Abidjan – Bamako 922 km
- Abidjan – Benin City 1,071 km
- Abidjan – Conakry 1,164 km
- Abidjan – Camayenne 1,165 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kano from Abidjan?
The straight-line distance between Kano and Abidjan is 1,561 km (970 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Abidjan from Kano?
Abidjan is to the south-west of Kano, at an initial bearing of 243°.
How long is the flight from Kano to Abidjan?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 27 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.