Meaning and local context
In Nigerian English and Pidgin, the phrase is a routine social opener and usually not a question about physical distance.
The familiar English words developed a distinct conversational function in Nigerian Pidgin and urban speech.
How how far? is used
The expression belongs mainly to informal conversation. Its exact force depends on the speaker, relationship, and situation, so listening to the surrounding sentence is more reliable than replacing it with one rigid dictionary synonym.
Example in conversation
How far? You don reach office?
Plain meaning: How are things? Have you reached the office?
Common misunderstanding
Answering with kilometres or travel distance would miss the greeting.
Use with care
The phrase is informal; tone and relationship determine the most natural reply.
Remember it naturally
Connect the term with the local situation shown above rather than memorising it as an isolated translation. Regional language changes over time and can differ by neighbourhood, age, and community.