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How far is Kano from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 2355 miles / 3790 kilometers / 2047 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2355.131 miles
  • 3790.215 kilometers
  • 2046.553 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
  • 2359.920 miles
  • 3797.923 kilometers
  • 2050.714 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 Istanbul to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Kano generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Kano

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

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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

Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Kano (KAN)

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