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How far is Kano from Kayes?

The distance between Kayes (Kayes Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1352 miles / 2176 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kayes (KYS) to Kano (KAN) is 1829 miles / 2943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 22 minutes.

Kayes Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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1352
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2176
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1175
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Distance from Kayes to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1351.879 miles
  • 2175.638 kilometers
  • 1174.750 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
  • 1350.262 miles
  • 2173.036 kilometers
  • 1173.345 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 Kayes to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Kayes Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kayes Airport (KYS) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Kayes to Kano generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kayes to Kano

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

Airport information

Origin Kayes Airport
City: Kayes
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: KYS
ICAO Code: GAKY
Coordinates: 14°28′52″N, 11°24′15″W
Destination 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