Distance from Kano to Maiduguri
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How far is Kano from Maiduguri?
Kano (Nigeria) and Maiduguri (Nigeria) are a medium distance apart: 506 km in a straight line, that is 314 miles or 273 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Kano, Maiduguri lies to the east (initial bearing 91°). Both cities are in Nigeria. The halfway point is at 11.9330°, 10.8376°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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
- Kano – Kaduna 202 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 Maiduguri
- Maiduguri – Kaduna 641 km
- Maiduguri – Yaoundé 906 km
- Maiduguri – Douala 947 km
- Maiduguri – Benin City 1,029 km
- Maiduguri – Port Harcourt 1,036 km
- Maiduguri – Ibadan 1,129 km
- Maiduguri – Lagos 1,228 km
- Maiduguri – Ouagadougou 1,598 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kano from Maiduguri?
The straight-line distance between Kano and Maiduguri is 506 km (314 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Maiduguri from Kano?
Maiduguri is to the east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 91°.
How long is the flight from Kano to Maiduguri?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.