How far is Kano from Gao?
The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 641 miles / 1031 kilometers / 557 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Kano (KAN) is 845 miles / 1360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 46 minutes.
Gao International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
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Distance from Gao to Kano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gao to Kano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 640.831 miles
- 1031.318 kilometers
- 556.867 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- 640.812 miles
- 1031.287 kilometers
- 556.850 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 Gao to Kano?
The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gao and Kano?
The time difference between Gao and Kano is 1 hour. Kano is 1 hour ahead of Gao.
Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
On average, flying from Gao to Kano generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gao to Kano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″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 |