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How far is Kano from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 4465 miles / 7185 kilometers / 3880 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4464.614 miles
  • 7185.100 kilometers
  • 3879.644 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
  • 4467.733 miles
  • 7190.120 kilometers
  • 3882.354 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 São Paulo to Kano?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Kano generates about 515 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 515 kilograms equals 1 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″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