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Tokyo, Japan → Kano, Nigeria
Distance Result
7,855 miles
12,641 km | 6,826 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Tokyo to Kano is about 12,641 km (7,855 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,826 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 15.8 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
≈ 5d 20h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 15h 37min
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 Tokyo and Kano is 7,855 miles (12,641 kilometers).
A direct flight from Tokyo to Kano takes approximately 15h 37min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Tokyo to Kano takes approximately 5d 20h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.