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How far is Lifou from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 10913 miles / 17563 kilometers / 9483 nautical miles.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Ouanaham Airport

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10913
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17563
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9483
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Flight time duration
21 h 9 min
CO2 emission
1 447 kg

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Distance from Kano to Lifou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10913.320 miles
  • 17563.286 kilometers
  • 9483.416 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
  • 10904.826 miles
  • 17549.617 kilometers
  • 9476.035 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 Lifou?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 21 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)

On average, flying from Kano to Lifou generates about 1 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 447 kilograms equals 3 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kano to Lifou

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

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 Ouanaham Airport
City: Lifou
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: LIF
ICAO Code: NWWL
Coordinates: 20°46′29″S, 167°14′24″E