How far is Kano from Accra?
The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers / 644 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Kano (KAN) is 901 miles / 1450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 38 minutes.
Kotoka International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
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Distance from Accra to Kano
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Kano. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 740.671 miles
- 1191.994 kilometers
- 643.625 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- 741.524 miles
- 1193.367 kilometers
- 644.367 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 Accra to Kano?
The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Accra and Kano?
The time difference between Accra and Kano is 1 hour. Kano is 1 hour ahead of Accra.
Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
On average, flying from Accra to Kano generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Kano
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Accra |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | ACC |
| ICAO Code: | DGAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″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 |