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How far is Kano from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 6201 miles / 9979 kilometers / 5388 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6200.939 miles
  • 9979.444 kilometers
  • 5388.468 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
  • 6193.809 miles
  • 9967.969 kilometers
  • 5382.272 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 Minneapolis to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 12 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Kano generates about 744 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 744 kilograms equals 1 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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