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How far is Makurdi from Kano?

The distance between Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) and Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) is 299 miles / 481 kilometers / 259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kano (KAN) to Makurdi (MDI) is 391 miles / 630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 4 minutes.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport – Makurdi Airport

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Distance from Kano to Makurdi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 298.598 miles
  • 480.548 kilometers
  • 259.475 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
  • 300.184 miles
  • 483.099 kilometers
  • 260.853 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 Makurdi?

The estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Makurdi Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kano and Makurdi?

There is no time difference between Kano and Makurdi.

Flight carbon footprint between Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) and Makurdi Airport (MDI)

On average, flying from Kano to Makurdi generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 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 Makurdi

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

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 Makurdi Airport
City: Makurdi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MDI
ICAO Code: DNMK
Coordinates: 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″E