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How far is Kano from Douala?

The distance between Douala (Douala International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 559 miles / 899 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Douala (DLA) to Kano (KAN) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 59 minutes.

Douala International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Douala to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 558.648 miles
  • 899.057 kilometers
  • 485.452 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
  • 561.587 miles
  • 903.787 kilometers
  • 488.006 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 Douala to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Douala International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Douala and Kano?

There is no time difference between Douala and Kano.

Flight carbon footprint between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Douala to Kano generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Douala to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″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