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How far is Kano from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 5133 miles / 8261 kilometers / 4460 nautical miles.

Logan International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Boston to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5132.900 miles
  • 8260.601 kilometers
  • 4460.368 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
  • 5128.045 miles
  • 8252.789 kilometers
  • 4456.149 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 Boston to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 10 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Boston to Kano generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Boston to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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