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Distance from Kano to Tehran

Straight line

5,040 km
3,132 mi · 2,721 NM

By road

5,821 km
3,617 mi

Travel time

106 h 12 min
flight ≈ 6 h 48 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Kano from Tehran?

Kano (Nigeria) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 5,040 km in a straight line, that is 3,132 miles or 2,721 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kano to Tehran is 5,821 km (3,617 miles), about 106 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Kano, Tehran lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Iran. The halfway point is at 25.3902°, 27.8824°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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 Tehran?

By road it is 5,821 km (3,617 miles) from Kano to Tehran; in a straight line it is 5,040 km (3,132 miles).

How long is the drive from Kano to Tehran?

About 106 h 12 min on the fastest route (5,821 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Kano?

Tehran is to the north-east of Kano, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Kano to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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.