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Distance from Maiduguri to Abidjan

Straight line

2,020 km
1,255 mi · 1,090 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 1 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Maiduguri from Abidjan?

Maiduguri (Nigeria) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) are quite far apart: 2,020 km in a straight line, that is 1,255 miles or 1,090 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Maiduguri, Abidjan lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Côte d’Ivoire. The halfway point is at 8.6965°, 4.5036°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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 Maiduguri from Abidjan?

The straight-line distance between Maiduguri and Abidjan is 2,020 km (1,255 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Abidjan from Maiduguri?

Abidjan is to the west of Maiduguri, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Maiduguri to Abidjan?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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.