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How far is Asmara from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Asmara (Asmara International Airport) is 2053 miles / 3304 kilometers / 1784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Asmara (ASM) is 2686 miles / 4322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 26 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Asmara International Airport

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Distance from Kano to Asmara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2053.128 miles
  • 3304.189 kilometers
  • 1784.119 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
  • 2050.603 miles
  • 3300.125 kilometers
  • 1781.925 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 Kano to Asmara?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Asmara International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Asmara International Airport (ASM)

On average, flying from Kano to Asmara generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kano to Asmara

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Asmara International Airport
City: Asmara
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASM
ICAO Code: HHAS
Coordinates: 15°17′30″N, 38°54′38″E