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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 2000 miles / 3218 kilometers / 1738 nautical miles.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Kano to Sharm el-Sheikh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kano to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1999.731 miles
  • 3218.255 kilometers
  • 1737.719 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
  • 2000.242 miles
  • 3219.078 kilometers
  • 1738.163 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 Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Kano to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kano to Sharm el-Sheikh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E