How far is Kano from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1731 miles / 2787 kilometers / 1505 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Kano (KAN) is 2200 miles / 3541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 51 minutes.
Blaise Diagne 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)- 1731.483 miles
- 2786.551 kilometers
- 1504.617 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- 1729.358 miles
- 2783.131 kilometers
- 1502.771 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 3 hours and 46 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
On average, flying from Dakar to Kano generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″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 |