Flight Time from Kano to Potiskum
The flight from Kano to Potiskum covers about 175 mi and takes roughly 49 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
49 min
Nonstop flight
175 mi
Straight-line
227 mi
By road
49 min
Flight time
Kano and Potiskum are about 175 mi (281 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 227 mi (365 km), a drive of about 4 hr 3 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 49 min.
| Straight-line distance | 175 mi / 281 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 227 mi / 365 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 3 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 49 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $28 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 11.860, 9.800 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Kano to Potiskum is about 175 mi (281 km) in a straight line, and roughly 227 mi (365 km) by road.