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How far is Kano from Harare?

The distance between Harare (Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 2573 miles / 4141 kilometers / 2236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harare (HRE) to Kano (KAN) is 4200 miles / 6760 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 20 minutes.

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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4141
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Distance from Harare to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2572.831 miles
  • 4140.570 kilometers
  • 2235.729 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
  • 2580.582 miles
  • 4153.044 kilometers
  • 2242.464 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 Harare to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Harare to Kano generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harare to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
City: Harare
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: HRE
ICAO Code: FVHA
Coordinates: 17°55′54″S, 31°5′34″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