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Distance from Tehran to Kano

Straight line

5,040 km
3,132 mi · 2,721 NM

By road

5,824 km
3,619 mi

Travel time

106 h 19 min
flight ≈ 6 h 48 min

Direction

WSW 249°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Kano?

Tehran (Iran) and Kano (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,040 km in a straight line, that is 3,132 miles or 2,721 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Kano is 5,824 km (3,619 miles), about 106 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Tehran, Kano lies to the west (initial bearing 249°). The route crosses from Iran into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 25.3902°, 27.8824°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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 Tehran from Kano?

By road it is 5,824 km (3,619 miles) from Tehran to Kano; in a straight line it is 5,040 km (3,132 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Kano?

About 106 h 19 min on the fastest route (5,824 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kano from Tehran?

Kano is to the west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 249°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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.