How far is Gao from Kano?
The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 641 miles / 1031 kilometers / 557 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Gao (GAQ) is 845 miles / 1360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 47 minutes.
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Kano to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kano to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 640.831 miles
- 1031.318 kilometers
- 556.867 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- 640.812 miles
- 1031.287 kilometers
- 556.850 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 Gao?
The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Gao International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kano and Gao?
The time difference between Kano and Gao is 1 hour. Gao is 1 hour behind Kano.
Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Kano to Gao generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kano |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | KAN |
| ICAO Code: | DNKN |
| Coordinates: | 12°2′51″N, 8°31′28″E |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |