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Onitsha, Nigeria → Kano, Nigeria
Distance Result
421 miles
678 km | 366 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Onitsha to Kano is about 678 km (421 miles) as the crow flies, or 366 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 0.8 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
≈ 7h 32min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 1h 33min
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 Onitsha and Kano is 421 miles (678 kilometers).
A direct flight from Onitsha to Kano takes approximately 1h 33min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Onitsha to Kano takes approximately 7h 32min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.