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How far is Malakal from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Malakal (Malakal Airport) is 1580 miles / 2543 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Malakal (MAK) is 2322 miles / 3737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 4 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Malakal Airport

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Distance from Kano to Malakal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1580.349 miles
  • 2543.326 kilometers
  • 1373.286 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
  • 1578.518 miles
  • 2540.378 kilometers
  • 1371.694 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 Malakal?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Malakal Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Malakal Airport (MAK)

On average, flying from Kano to Malakal generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Malakal

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

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 Malakal Airport
City: Malakal
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: MAK
ICAO Code: HSSM
Coordinates: 9°33′32″N, 31°39′7″E