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Distance from Kano to Baghdad

Straight line

4,345 km
2,700 mi · 2,346 NM

By road

6,152 km
3,823 mi

Travel time

88 h 15 min
flight ≈ 5 h 56 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Baghdad?

Kano (Nigeria) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,345 km in a straight line, that is 2,700 miles or 2,346 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Baghdad is 6,152 km (3,823 miles), about 88 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Baghdad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Iraq. The halfway point is at 23.6972°, 24.9990°.

A direct flight would take about 5 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 Kano from Baghdad?

By road it is 6,152 km (3,823 miles) from Kano to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 4,345 km (2,700 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Baghdad?

About 88 h 15 min on the fastest route (6,152 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Kano?

Baghdad is to the north-east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 5 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.