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Distance from Kano to Brazzaville

Straight line

1,949 km
1,211 mi · 1,052 NM

By road

2,994 km
1,861 mi

Travel time

37 h 39 min
flight ≈ 2 h 56 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Brazzaville?

Kano (Nigeria) and Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville) are quite far apart: 1,949 km in a straight line, that is 1,211 miles or 1,052 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Brazzaville is 2,994 km (1,861 miles), about 37 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Brazzaville lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Congo - Brazzaville. The halfway point is at 3.8737°, 11.9327°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Brazzaville?

By road it is 2,994 km (1,861 miles) from Kano to Brazzaville; in a straight line it is 1,949 km (1,211 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Brazzaville?

About 37 h 39 min on the fastest route (2,994 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brazzaville from Kano?

Brazzaville is to the south-east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Brazzaville?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.