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How far is Dessie from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 2114 miles / 3402 kilometers / 1837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Dessie (DSE) is 2844 miles / 4577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 38 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Kombolcha Airport

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Distance from Kano to Dessie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2113.634 miles
  • 3401.564 kilometers
  • 1836.698 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
  • 2111.001 miles
  • 3397.327 kilometers
  • 1834.410 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 Dessie?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)

On average, flying from Kano to Dessie generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 508 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 Dessie

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

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 Kombolcha Airport
City: Dessie
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: DSE
ICAO Code: HADC
Coordinates: 11°4′57″N, 39°42′41″E