How far is Kano from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1760 miles / 2832 kilometers / 1529 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Kano (KAN) is 2234 miles / 3596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 28 minutes.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Kano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Kano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1759.584 miles
- 2831.776 kilometers
- 1529.037 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- 1757.425 miles
- 2828.302 kilometers
- 1527.161 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 Dakar to Kano?
The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Kano?
The time difference between Dakar and Kano is 1 hour. Kano is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
On average, flying from Dakar to Kano generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Kano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DKR |
| ICAO Code: | GOOY |
| Coordinates: | 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W |
| 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 |