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How far is Kano from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) is 609 miles / 979 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yaoundé (NSI) to Kano (KAN) is 912 miles / 1468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 56 minutes.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Kano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 608.523 miles
  • 979.323 kilometers
  • 528.792 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
  • 611.349 miles
  • 983.871 kilometers
  • 531.248 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 Yaoundé to Kano?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Yaoundé and Kano?

There is no time difference between Yaoundé and Kano.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Kano generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yaoundé to Kano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″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