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How far is Kano from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 1114 miles / 1793 kilometers / 968 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Kano (KAN) is 1444 miles / 2324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 3 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1113.930 miles
  • 1792.697 kilometers
  • 967.979 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
  • 1112.523 miles
  • 1790.432 kilometers
  • 966.756 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 Bamako to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Bamako to Kano generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bamako to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Bamako–Sénou International Airport
City: Bamako
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: BKO
ICAO Code: GABS
Coordinates: 12°32′0″N, 7°56′59″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