How far is Kano from Kigali?
The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1770 miles / 2849 kilometers / 1538 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Kano (KAN) is 2467 miles / 3971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 10 minutes.
Kigali International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
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Distance from Kigali to Kano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kigali to Kano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1770.421 miles
- 2849.217 kilometers
- 1538.454 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- 1771.859 miles
- 2851.531 kilometers
- 1539.704 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 Kigali to Kano?
The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Kano?
The time difference between Kigali and Kano is 1 hour. Kano is 1 hour behind Kigali.
Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
On average, flying from Kigali to Kano generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Kano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Kigali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kigali |
| Country: | Rwanda  |
| IATA Code: | KGL |
| ICAO Code: | HRYR |
| Coordinates: | 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E |
| Destination | Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kano |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | KAN |
| ICAO Code: | DNKN |
| Coordinates: | 12°2′51″N, 8°31′28″E |