Distance from Kano to Kolkata
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How far is Kano from Kolkata?
Kano (Nigeria) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,481 km in a straight line, that is 5,270 miles or 4,579 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Kano, Kolkata lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Nigeria into India. The halfway point is at 22.0750°, 47.0613°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Kano
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- Kano – Maiduguri 505 km
- Kano – Benin City 705 km
- Kano – Ibadan 721 km
- Kano – Port Harcourt 820 km
- Kano – Lagos 834 km
- Kano – Douala 894 km
- Kano – Yaoundé 963 km
- Kano – Ouagadougou 1,093 km
Other distances from Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kano from Kolkata?
The straight-line distance between Kano and Kolkata is 8,481 km (5,270 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kolkata from Kano?
Kolkata is to the east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 69°.
How long is the flight from Kano to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.