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How far is Kano from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Algiers (ALG) to Kano (KAN) is 2172 miles / 3496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 51 minutes.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Kano

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Algiers to Kano. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1728.154 miles
  • 2781.194 kilometers
  • 1501.725 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1734.363 miles
  • 2791.187 kilometers
  • 1507.120 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Algiers to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Algiers and Kano?

There is no time difference between Algiers and Kano.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Algiers to Kano generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Algiers to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E
Destination Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
City: Kano
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: KAN
ICAO Code: DNKN
Coordinates: 12°2′51″N, 8°31′28″E