Distance from Lagos to Kano
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How far is Lagos from Kano?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Kano (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 832 km in a straight line, that is 517 miles or 449 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Kano lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). Both cities are in Nigeria. The halfway point is at 9.2362°, 5.9355°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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 Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
Other distances from Kano
- Kano – Kaduna 202 km
- Kano – Maiduguri 505 km
- Kano – Benin City 705 km
- Kano – Ibadan 721 km
- Kano – Port Harcourt 820 km
- Kano – Douala 894 km
- Kano – Yaoundé 963 km
- Kano – Ouagadougou 1,093 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Kano?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Kano is 832 km (517 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kano from Lagos?
Kano is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 42°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Kano?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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.