How far is Kano from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 3233 miles / 5203 kilometers / 2809 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Kano (KAN) is 4420 miles / 7113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 3 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Kano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Kano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3232.878 miles
- 5202.813 kilometers
- 2809.294 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- 3247.437 miles
- 5226.243 kilometers
- 2821.946 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 Cape Town to Kano?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 6 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Kano?
The time difference between Cape Town and Kano is 1 hour. Kano is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Kano generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 798 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Kano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kano |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | KAN |
| ICAO Code: | DNKN |
| Coordinates: | 12°2′51″N, 8°31′28″E |