How far is Polokwane from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 2844 miles / 4578 kilometers / 2472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Polokwane (PTG) is 4373 miles / 7038 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 19 minutes.

Distance from Kano to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2844.481 miles
• 4577.748 kilometers
• 2471.786 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

• 2854.716 miles
• 4594.219 kilometers
• 2480.680 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kano and Polokwane?

The time difference between Kano and Polokwane is 1 hour. Polokwane is 1 hour ahead of Kano.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Kano to Polokwane generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 696 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 Polokwane

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

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	Polokwane International Airport
City:	Polokwane
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	PTG
ICAO Code:	FAPP
Coordinates:	23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E