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How far is Kano from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 6326 miles / 10180 kilometers / 5497 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6325.535 miles
  • 10179.961 kilometers
  • 5496.739 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
  • 6317.327 miles
  • 10166.753 kilometers
  • 5489.607 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 New Orleans to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 12 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Kano generates about 761 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 761 kilograms equals 1 678 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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