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Distance from Kano to Buenos Aires

Straight line

8,732 km
5,426 mi · 4,715 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 25 min

Direction

SW 231°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Buenos Aires?

Kano (Nigeria) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 8,732 km in a straight line, that is 5,426 miles or 4,715 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 Kano and Buenos Aires, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kano, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 231°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Argentina. The halfway point is at -13.4542°, -21.6738°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kano from Buenos Aires?

The straight-line distance between Kano and Buenos Aires is 8,732 km (5,426 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Kano?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Kano, at an initial bearing of 231°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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.