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Distance from Kano to Kunming

Straight line

9,873 km
6,135 mi · 5,331 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 51 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Kunming?

Kano (Nigeria) and Kunming (China) are very far apart: 9,873 km in a straight line, that is 6,135 miles or 5,331 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kano, Kunming lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 26.1823°, 53.2585°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 51 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 Kunming?

The straight-line distance between Kano and Kunming is 9,873 km (6,135 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kunming from Kano?

Kunming is to the north-east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 51 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.