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Distance from Kano to Dhaka

Straight line

8,671 km
5,388 mi · 4,682 NM

By road

10,854 km
6,744 mi

Travel time

168 h 14 min
flight ≈ 11 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Dhaka?

Kano (Nigeria) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 8,671 km in a straight line, that is 5,388 miles or 4,682 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Dhaka is 10,854 km (6,744 miles), about 168 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Dhaka lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 23.0884°, 47.8204°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 20 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 Dhaka?

By road it is 10,854 km (6,744 miles) from Kano to Dhaka; in a straight line it is 8,671 km (5,388 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Dhaka?

About 168 h 14 min on the fastest route (10,854 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dhaka from Kano?

Dhaka is to the east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Dhaka?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 20 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.