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Distance from Kano to Cairo

Straight line

3,083 km
1,916 mi · 1,665 NM

By road

4,654 km
2,892 mi

Travel time

69 h 11 min
flight ≈ 4 h 21 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Cairo?

Kano (Nigeria) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,083 km in a straight line, that is 1,916 miles or 1,665 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Cairo is 4,654 km (2,892 miles), about 69 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Cairo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Egypt. The halfway point is at 21.4129°, 19.1793°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 21 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 Cairo?

By road it is 4,654 km (2,892 miles) from Kano to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,083 km (1,916 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Cairo?

About 69 h 11 min on the fastest route (4,654 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Kano?

Cairo is to the north-east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 21 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.