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How far is Assab from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 2303 miles / 3707 kilometers / 2002 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Assab (ASA) is 3113 miles / 5010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 42 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Assab International Airport

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Distance from Kano to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2303.393 miles
  • 3706.951 kilometers
  • 2001.594 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
  • 2300.468 miles
  • 3702.245 kilometers
  • 1999.052 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 Kano to Assab?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Assab International Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Kano to Assab generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kano to Assab

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E