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How far is Kano from Abuja?

The distance between Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 226 miles / 364 kilometers / 196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abuja (ABV) to Kano (KAN) is 276 miles / 444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 22 minutes.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Abuja to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 225.918 miles
  • 363.580 kilometers
  • 196.318 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
  • 226.899 miles
  • 365.158 kilometers
  • 197.170 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 Abuja to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Abuja and Kano?

There is no time difference between Abuja and Kano.

Flight carbon footprint between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Abuja to Kano generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abuja to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″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