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How far is Kano from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 2783 miles / 4478 kilometers / 2418 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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2783
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4478
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2418
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Distance from Amsterdam to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2782.559 miles
  • 4478.094 kilometers
  • 2417.978 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
  • 2789.648 miles
  • 4489.503 kilometers
  • 2424.138 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 Amsterdam to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Kano generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″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