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Distance from Tokyo to Kano

Straight line

12,657 km
7,865 mi · 6,834 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 19 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Kano?

Tokyo (Japan) and Kano (Nigeria) are very far apart: 12,657 km in a straight line, that is 7,865 miles or 6,834 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 Tokyo and Kano, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Kano lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Japan into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 46.3365°, 62.5615°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Kano?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Kano is 12,657 km (7,865 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kano from Tokyo?

Kano is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Kano?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 19 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.