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How far is Bobo Dioulasso from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Bobo Dioulasso (Bobo Dioulasso Airport) is 873 miles / 1405 kilometers / 759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) is 1112 miles / 1789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 44 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Bobo Dioulasso Airport

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1405
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759
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Distance from Kano to Bobo Dioulasso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 873.223 miles
  • 1405.317 kilometers
  • 758.810 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
  • 872.157 miles
  • 1403.601 kilometers
  • 757.884 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 Bobo Dioulasso?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Bobo Dioulasso Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY)

On average, flying from Kano to Bobo Dioulasso generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 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 Bobo Dioulasso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY).

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 Bobo Dioulasso Airport
City: Bobo Dioulasso
Country: Burkina Faso Flag of Burkina Faso
IATA Code: BOY
ICAO Code: DFOO
Coordinates: 11°9′36″N, 4°19′51″W