How far is Massawa from Kano?
The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2085 miles / 3355 kilometers / 1812 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Massawa (MSW) is 2748 miles / 4423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 40 minutes.
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Kano to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kano to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2084.932 miles
- 3355.372 kilometers
- 1811.756 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- 2082.389 miles
- 3351.281 kilometers
- 1809.547 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 Massawa?
The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kano and Massawa?
The time difference between Kano and Massawa is 2 hours. Massawa is 2 hours ahead of Kano.
Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Kano to Massawa generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 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 Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
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 | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |