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How far is Victoria Falls from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Victoria Falls (Victoria Falls Airport) is 2385 miles / 3838 kilometers / 2073 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Victoria Falls (VFA) is 3783 miles / 6088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 9 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Victoria Falls Airport

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Distance from Kano to Victoria Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2385.099 miles
  • 3838.444 kilometers
  • 2072.594 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
  • 2394.045 miles
  • 3852.842 kilometers
  • 2080.368 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 Victoria Falls?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)

On average, flying from Kano to Victoria Falls generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 577 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 Victoria Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).

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 Victoria Falls Airport
City: Victoria Falls
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: VFA
ICAO Code: FVFA
Coordinates: 18°5′45″S, 25°50′20″E