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Distance from Shenzhen to Kano

Straight line

11,062 km
6,873 mi · 5,973 NM

By road

12,822 km
7,968 mi

Travel time

193 h 44 min
flight ≈ 14 h 20 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Kano?

Shenzhen (China) and Kano (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,062 km in a straight line, that is 6,873 miles or 5,973 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Kano is 12,822 km (7,968 miles), about 193 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Kano lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 27.1872°, 59.1293°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 20 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 Shenzhen from Kano?

By road it is 12,822 km (7,968 miles) from Shenzhen to Kano; in a straight line it is 11,062 km (6,873 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Kano?

About 193 h 44 min on the fastest route (12,822 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kano from Shenzhen?

Kano is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 20 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.