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How far is Kano from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 5934 miles / 9550 kilometers / 5156 nautical miles.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Atlanta to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5933.887 miles
  • 9549.665 kilometers
  • 5156.407 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
  • 5926.481 miles
  • 9537.747 kilometers
  • 5149.971 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 Atlanta to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Kano generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 560 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Atlanta to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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