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Distance from Kano to Chengdu

Straight line

9,863 km
6,129 mi · 5,326 NM

By road

11,575 km
7,192 mi

Travel time

177 h 23 min
flight ≈ 12 h 50 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Chengdu?

Kano (Nigeria) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 9,863 km in a straight line, that is 6,129 miles or 5,326 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Chengdu is 11,575 km (7,192 miles), about 177 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 30.1008°, 52.2460°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 50 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 11,575 km (7,192 miles) from Kano to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 9,863 km (6,129 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Chengdu?

About 177 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,575 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Kano?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 50 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.