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How far is Kano from Dakhla?

The distance between Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1795 miles / 2889 kilometers / 1560 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakhla (VIL) to Kano (KAN) is 2853 miles / 4591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 47 minutes.

Dakhla Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Dakhla to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1795.064 miles
  • 2888.875 kilometers
  • 1559.868 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
  • 1794.664 miles
  • 2888.232 kilometers
  • 1559.521 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 Dakhla to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Dakhla Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakhla and Kano?

There is no time difference between Dakhla and Kano.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakhla Airport (VIL) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Dakhla to Kano generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakhla to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakhla Airport (VIL) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Dakhla Airport
City: Dakhla
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: VIL
ICAO Code: GMMH
Coordinates: 23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″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