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Abidjan, Ivory Coast → Kano, Nigeria
Distance Result
970 miles
1,561 km | 843 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Abidjan to Kano is about 1,561 km (970 miles) as the crow flies, or 843 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 2.0 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 17h 21min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 2h 35min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Abidjan and Kano is 970 miles (1,561 kilometers).
A direct flight from Abidjan to Kano takes approximately 2h 35min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Abidjan to Kano takes approximately 17h 21min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.