How far is Burao from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 2521 miles / 4058 kilometers / 2191 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Burao (BUO) is 3390 miles / 5456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 20 minutes.

Distance from Kano to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2521.486 miles
• 4057.939 kilometers
• 2191.112 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

• 2518.451 miles
• 4053.054 kilometers
• 2188.474 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 Burao?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Burao Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kano and Burao?

The time difference between Kano and Burao is 2 hours. Burao is 2 hours ahead of Kano.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Kano to Burao generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 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 Burao

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

Airport information

Origin	Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
City:	Kano
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	KAN
ICAO Code:	DNKN
Coordinates:	12°2′51″N, 8°31′28″E

Destination	Burao Airport
City:	Burao
Country:	Somalia
IATA Code:	BUO
ICAO Code:	HCMV
Coordinates:	9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E