How far is Kano from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1689 miles / 2719 kilometers / 1468 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Kano (KAN) is 2366 miles / 3808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 48 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to Kano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Kano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1689.484 miles
- 2718.960 kilometers
- 1468.121 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- 1687.893 miles
- 2716.401 kilometers
- 1466.739 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 Nouakchott to Kano?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Kano?
The time difference between Nouakchott and Kano is 1 hour. Kano is 1 hour ahead of Nouakchott.
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to Kano generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nouakchott to Kano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nouakchott |
| Country: | Mauritania  |
| IATA Code: | NKC |
| ICAO Code: | GQNO |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W |
| 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 |