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How far is Kano from Bissau?

The distance between Bissau (Osvaldo Vieira International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1636 miles / 2633 kilometers / 1421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bissau (OXB) to Kano (KAN) is 2067 miles / 3327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 50 minutes.

Osvaldo Vieira International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Bissau to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1635.797 miles
  • 2632.560 kilometers
  • 1421.469 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
  • 1633.734 miles
  • 2629.240 kilometers
  • 1419.676 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 Bissau to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Bissau to Kano generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bissau to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
City: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau Flag of Guinea-Bissau
IATA Code: OXB
ICAO Code: GGOV
Coordinates: 11°53′41″N, 15°39′13″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