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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam → Kano, Nigeria
Distance Result
6,601 miles
10,624 km | 5,736 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Kano is about 10,624 km (6,601 miles) as the crow flies, or 5,736 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 13.3 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
≈ 4d 22h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 13h 15min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Distances from Ho Chi Minh City to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Kano is 6,601 miles (10,624 kilometers).
A direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kano takes approximately 13h 15min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Kano takes approximately 4d 22h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.