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Distance from Kano to Beijing

Straight line

10,640 km
6,611 mi · 5,745 NM

By road

11,381 km
7,072 mi

Travel time

177 h 54 min
flight ≈ 13 h 48 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Beijing?

Kano (Nigeria) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 10,640 km in a straight line, that is 6,611 miles or 5,745 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Beijing is 11,381 km (7,072 miles), about 177 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 39.2049°, 53.0266°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 48 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 Beijing?

By road it is 11,381 km (7,072 miles) from Kano to Beijing; in a straight line it is 10,640 km (6,611 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Beijing?

About 177 h 54 min on the fastest route (11,381 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Kano?

Beijing is to the north-east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 48 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.