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How far is Axum from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers / 1774 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Axum (AXU) is 2741 miles / 4411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 57 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Kano to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2041.937 miles
  • 3286.178 kilometers
  • 1774.394 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
  • 2039.369 miles
  • 3282.046 kilometers
  • 1772.163 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Axum Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Kano to Axum generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 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 Axum

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

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E