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How far is Kano from Saint-Louis?

The distance between Saint-Louis (Saint-Louis Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1698 miles / 2733 kilometers / 1476 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saint-Louis (XLS) to Kano (KAN) is 2267 miles / 3648 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 17 minutes.

Saint-Louis Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Saint-Louis to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1698.300 miles
  • 2733.149 kilometers
  • 1475.783 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
  • 1696.349 miles
  • 2730.009 kilometers
  • 1474.087 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 Saint-Louis to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Saint-Louis Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint-Louis Airport (XLS) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Saint-Louis to Kano generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saint-Louis to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint-Louis Airport (XLS) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Saint-Louis Airport
City: Saint-Louis
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: XLS
ICAO Code: GOSS
Coordinates: 16°3′2″N, 16°27′47″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