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Distance from Kano to Chennai

Straight line

7,772 km
4,829 mi · 4,196 NM

By road

11,391 km
7,078 mi

Travel time

175 h 3 min
flight ≈ 10 h 13 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Chennai?

Kano (Nigeria) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 7,772 km in a straight line, that is 4,829 miles or 4,196 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Chennai is 11,391 km (7,078 miles), about 175 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Nigeria into India. The halfway point is at 15.3555°, 44.3101°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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 Chennai?

By road it is 11,391 km (7,078 miles) from Kano to Chennai; in a straight line it is 7,772 km (4,829 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Chennai?

About 175 h 3 min on the fastest route (11,391 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Kano?

Chennai is to the east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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.