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How far is Kano from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1894 miles / 3048 kilometers / 1646 nautical miles.

Gran Canaria Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Gran Canaria to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1893.649 miles
  • 3047.533 kilometers
  • 1645.536 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
  • 1894.502 miles
  • 3048.905 kilometers
  • 1646.277 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 Gran Canaria to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Kano generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gran Canaria to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Gran Canaria Airport
City: Gran Canaria
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: LPA
ICAO Code: GCLP
Coordinates: 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″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