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Distance from Kano to Shanghai

Straight line

11,424 km
7,099 mi · 6,169 NM

By road

12,459 km
7,741 mi

Travel time

189 h 45 min
flight ≈ 14 h 47 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Shanghai?

Kano (Nigeria) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 11,424 km in a straight line, that is 7,099 miles or 6,169 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Shanghai is 12,459 km (7,741 miles), about 189 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 35.5097°, 59.2065°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 47 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 Shanghai?

By road it is 12,459 km (7,741 miles) from Kano to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 11,424 km (7,099 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Shanghai?

About 189 h 45 min on the fastest route (12,459 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Kano?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 47 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.