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Sokoto, Nigeria → Abuja, Nigeria
Distance Result
316 miles
509 km | 275 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Sokoto to Abuja is about 509 km (316 miles) as the crow flies, or 275 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 0.6 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
≈ 5h 39min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 1h 21min
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 Sokoto and Abuja is 316 miles (509 kilometers).
A direct flight from Sokoto to Abuja takes approximately 1h 21min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Sokoto to Abuja takes approximately 5h 39min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.