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Distance from Nanjing to Kano

Straight line

11,154 km
6,931 mi · 6,023 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 27 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Kano?

Nanjing (China) and Kano (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,154 km in a straight line, that is 6,931 miles or 6,023 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nanjing, Kano lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 35.1491°, 57.7825°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 27 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 Nanjing from Kano?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Kano is 11,154 km (6,931 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kano from Nanjing?

Kano is to the west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 27 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.