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How far is Tamale from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Tamale (Tamale Airport) is 660 miles / 1063 kilometers / 574 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Tamale (TML) is 1033 miles / 1663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 30 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Tamale Airport

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Distance from Kano to Tamale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 660.419 miles
  • 1062.841 kilometers
  • 573.888 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
  • 659.892 miles
  • 1061.993 kilometers
  • 573.430 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 Tamale?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Tamale Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Tamale Airport (TML)

On average, flying from Kano to Tamale generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 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 Tamale

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

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 Tamale Airport
City: Tamale
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TML
ICAO Code: DGLE
Coordinates: 9°33′25″N, 0°51′47″W