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Distance from Kunming to Kano

Straight line

9,873 km
6,135 mi · 5,331 NM

By road

12,347 km
7,672 mi

Travel time

186 h 38 min
flight ≈ 12 h 51 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Kano?

Kunming (China) and Kano (Nigeria) 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.

By road, Kunming to Kano is 12,347 km (7,672 miles), about 186 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Kano lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. 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 Kunming from Kano?

By road it is 12,347 km (7,672 miles) from Kunming to Kano; in a straight line it is 9,873 km (6,135 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Kano?

About 186 h 38 min on the fastest route (12,347 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kano from Kunming?

Kano is to the west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Kano?

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.