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How far is Kano from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 5924 miles / 9534 kilometers / 5148 nautical miles.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Xining to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5924.428 miles
  • 9534.442 kilometers
  • 5148.187 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
  • 5917.226 miles
  • 9522.852 kilometers
  • 5141.929 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 Xining to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 11 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Xining to Kano generates about 706 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 706 kilograms equals 1 557 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xining to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E
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