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How far is Gambela from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 1793 miles / 2885 kilometers / 1558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Gambela (GMB) is 2474 miles / 3981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 8 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Gambela Airport

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Distance from Kano to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1792.926 miles
  • 2885.435 kilometers
  • 1558.010 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
  • 1791.001 miles
  • 2882.337 kilometers
  • 1556.338 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 Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Gambela Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Kano to Gambela generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Gambela

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

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 Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E