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How far is Kano from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 2617 miles / 4211 kilometers / 2274 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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4211
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2274
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Distance from Frankfurt to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2616.864 miles
  • 4211.434 kilometers
  • 2273.992 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
  • 2624.085 miles
  • 4223.056 kilometers
  • 2280.268 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 Frankfurt to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Kano generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 637 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Kano

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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