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How far is Kano from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1496 miles / 2408 kilometers / 1300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Kano (KAN) is 2026 miles / 3261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 53 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1496.363 miles
  • 2408.162 kilometers
  • 1300.304 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
  • 1494.771 miles
  • 2405.601 kilometers
  • 1298.920 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 Freetown to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Freetown to Kano generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Freetown to Kano

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

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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