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How far is Kano from Brasília?

The distance between Brasília (Brasília International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 4313 miles / 6941 kilometers / 3748 nautical miles.

Brasília International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Brasília to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4312.756 miles
  • 6940.707 kilometers
  • 3747.682 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
  • 4313.282 miles
  • 6941.555 kilometers
  • 3748.140 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 Brasília to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Brasília International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 8 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brasília International Airport (BSB) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Brasília to Kano generates about 496 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 496 kilograms equals 1 093 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brasília to Kano

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

Airport information

Origin Brasília International Airport
City: Brasília
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: BSB
ICAO Code: SBBR
Coordinates: 15°52′9″S, 47°55′15″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