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How far is Kano from Anchorage, AK?

The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 7251 miles / 11669 kilometers / 6301 nautical miles.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Anchorage to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7251.081 miles
  • 11669.484 kilometers
  • 6301.017 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
  • 7242.918 miles
  • 11656.346 kilometers
  • 6293.923 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 Anchorage to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 14 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Anchorage to Kano generates about 890 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 890 kilograms equals 1 963 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Anchorage to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W
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