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How far is Kano from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 6066 miles / 9762 kilometers / 5271 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6065.960 miles
  • 9762.216 kilometers
  • 5271.175 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
  • 6058.318 miles
  • 9749.918 kilometers
  • 5264.535 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 Birmingham to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 11 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Kano generates about 726 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 726 kilograms equals 1 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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