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How far is Kano from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 2739 miles / 4408 kilometers / 2380 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from London to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2738.849 miles
  • 4407.750 kilometers
  • 2379.995 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
  • 2745.745 miles
  • 4418.849 kilometers
  • 2385.987 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 London to Kano?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from London to Kano generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 668 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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