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How far is Yaoundé from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) is 600 miles / 966 kilometers / 522 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Yaoundé (YAO) is 903 miles / 1454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 46 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Yaoundé Airport

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Distance from Kano to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 600.490 miles
  • 966.394 kilometers
  • 521.811 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
  • 603.274 miles
  • 970.876 kilometers
  • 524.231 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Yaoundé Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kano and Yaoundé?

There is no time difference between Kano and Yaoundé.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO)

On average, flying from Kano to Yaoundé generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Yaoundé

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

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 Yaoundé Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E