How far is Kano from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 2941 miles / 4734 kilometers / 2556 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kano (KAN) is 4261 miles / 6857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 8 minutes.
OR Tambo International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Kano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Kano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2941.484 miles
- 4733.859 kilometers
- 2556.080 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- 2952.693 miles
- 4751.898 kilometers
- 2565.820 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 Johannesburg to Kano?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Kano?
The time difference between Johannesburg and Kano is 1 hour. Kano is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kano generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 721 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Kano
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| 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 |