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Distance from Kano to Tai’an

Straight line

10,846 km
6,740 mi · 5,856 NM

By road

11,760 km
7,308 mi

Travel time

181 h 50 min
flight ≈ 14 h 3 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Tai’an?

Kano (Nigeria) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 10,846 km in a straight line, that is 6,740 miles or 5,856 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Tai’an is 11,760 km (7,308 miles), about 181 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 37.2207°, 55.2237°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 3 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 Tai’an?

By road it is 11,760 km (7,308 miles) from Kano to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 10,846 km (6,740 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Tai’an?

About 181 h 50 min on the fastest route (11,760 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Kano?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 3 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.