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How far is Kano from Makurdi?

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

The driving distance from Makurdi (MDI) to Kano (KAN) is 391 miles / 629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 2 minutes.

Makurdi Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Makurdi to Kano

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Makurdi to Kano. 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 Makurdi to Kano?

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

What is the time difference between Makurdi and Kano?

There is no time difference between Makurdi and Kano.

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

On average, flying from Makurdi to Kano 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 Makurdi to Kano

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

Airport information

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