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Distance from Tai’an to Kano

Straight line

10,846 km
6,740 mi · 5,856 NM

By road

11,762 km
7,309 mi

Travel time

181 h 49 min
flight ≈ 14 h 3 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Kano?

Tai’an (China) and Kano (Nigeria) are very far apart: 10,846 km in a straight line, that is 6,740 miles or 5,856 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Kano is 11,762 km (7,309 miles), about 181 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Tai’an, Kano lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 37.2207°, 55.2237°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 3 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 Tai’an from Kano?

By road it is 11,762 km (7,309 miles) from Tai’an to Kano; in a straight line it is 10,846 km (6,740 miles).

How long is the drive from Tai’an to Kano?

About 181 h 49 min on the fastest route (11,762 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kano from Tai’an?

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

How long is the flight from Tai’an to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 3 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.