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How far is Kano from Galway?

The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 3002 miles / 4832 kilometers / 2609 nautical miles.

Galway Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Galway to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3002.429 miles
  • 4831.941 kilometers
  • 2609.040 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
  • 3008.504 miles
  • 4841.718 kilometers
  • 2614.319 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 Galway to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Galway to Kano generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 737 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Galway to Kano

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

Airport information

Origin Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″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