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Xiamen, China → Kano, Nigeria
Distance Result
7,064 miles
11,368 km | 6,138 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Xiamen to Kano is about 11,368 km (7,064 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,138 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 14.2 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 6h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 14h 7min
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 Xiamen and Kano is 7,064 miles (11,368 kilometers).
A direct flight from Xiamen to Kano takes approximately 14h 7min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Xiamen to Kano takes approximately 5d 6h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.