How far is Kano from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 2157 miles / 3471 kilometers / 1874 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Kano (KAN) is 2988 miles / 4808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 50 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Kano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Kano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2156.757 miles
- 3470.964 kilometers
- 1874.171 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- 2156.858 miles
- 3471.127 kilometers
- 1874.258 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 Nairobi to Kano?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kano?
The time difference between Nairobi and Kano is 2 hours. Kano is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Kano generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Kano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kano |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | KAN |
| ICAO Code: | DNKN |
| Coordinates: | 12°2′51″N, 8°31′28″E |