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Distance from Kano to Istanbul

Straight line

3,784 km
2,351 mi · 2,043 NM

By road

3,377 km
2,098 mi

Travel time

78 h 2 min
flight ≈ 5 h 14 min

Direction

NNE 28°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Istanbul?

Kano (Nigeria) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 3,784 km in a straight line, that is 2,351 miles or 2,043 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Istanbul is 3,377 km (2,098 miles), about 78 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kano, Istanbul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 26.8682°, 17.4009°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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 Istanbul?

By road it is 3,377 km (2,098 miles) from Kano to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 3,784 km (2,351 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Istanbul?

About 78 h 2 min on the fastest route (3,377 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Kano?

Istanbul is to the north-east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 28°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 14 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.