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Distance from Seoul to Kano

Straight line

11,584 km
7,198 mi · 6,255 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 59 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Kano?

Seoul (South Korea) and Kano (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,584 km in a straight line, that is 7,198 miles or 6,255 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Seoul and Kano, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Kano lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from South Korea into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 41.6325°, 57.7691°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Kano?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Kano is 11,584 km (7,198 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kano from Seoul?

Kano is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 59 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.