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How far is Douala from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Douala (Douala International Airport) is 559 miles / 899 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Douala (DLA) is 762 miles / 1226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 2 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Douala International Airport

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Distance from Kano to Douala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 558.648 miles
  • 899.057 kilometers
  • 485.452 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
  • 561.587 miles
  • 903.787 kilometers
  • 488.006 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 Douala?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Douala International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kano and Douala?

There is no time difference between Kano and Douala.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Douala International Airport (DLA)

On average, flying from Kano to Douala generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 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 Douala

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

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 Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E