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How far is Jijiga from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Jijiga (Jijiga Airport) is 2344 miles / 3772 kilometers / 2036 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Jijiga (JIJ) is 3182 miles / 5121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 51 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Jijiga Airport

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Distance from Kano to Jijiga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2343.544 miles
  • 3771.568 kilometers
  • 2036.484 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
  • 2340.751 miles
  • 3767.073 kilometers
  • 2034.057 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 Jijiga?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Jijiga Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Jijiga Airport (JIJ)

On average, flying from Kano to Jijiga generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 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 Jijiga

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

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 Jijiga Airport
City: Jijiga
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: JIJ
ICAO Code: HAJJ
Coordinates: 9°19′57″N, 42°54′43″E