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How far is Atbara from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 1749 miles / 2815 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Atbara (ATB) is 2281 miles / 3671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 22 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Atbara Airport

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Distance from Kano to Atbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1749.338 miles
  • 2815.287 kilometers
  • 1520.134 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
  • 1747.540 miles
  • 2812.393 kilometers
  • 1518.571 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 Atbara?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Atbara Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Atbara Airport (ATB)

On average, flying from Kano to Atbara generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 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 Atbara

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

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 Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E