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How far is Kano from Gamba?

The distance between Gamba (Gamba Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1025 miles / 1649 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gamba (GAX) to Kano (KAN) is 1646 miles / 2649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 24 minutes.

Gamba Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Gamba to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1024.617 miles
  • 1648.961 kilometers
  • 890.368 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
  • 1030.174 miles
  • 1657.905 kilometers
  • 895.197 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 Gamba to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Gamba Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gamba and Kano?

There is no time difference between Gamba and Kano.

Flight carbon footprint between Gamba Airport (GAX) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Gamba to Kano generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gamba to Kano

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

Airport information

Origin Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E
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