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Driving from Kano to Akowonjo

Akowonjo lies 828 km (514 mi) south-west of Kano, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 12 h 38 min without stops, over roughly 1,010 km (628 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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KanoAkowonjo
CountryNigeriaNigeria
Population4.9 million308,900
Elevation484 m (1,588 ft)44 m (144 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Africa/Lagos)UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos)

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Staying in Akowonjo

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Common questions

How far is Akowonjo from Kano?

828 km (514 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kano; by road roughly 1,010 km (628 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kano to Akowonjo by car?

About 12 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kano and Akowonjo?

No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.