Distance between Potiskum and Mafa
The distance from Potiskum to Mafa is 284 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes and goes through Ngelzarma, Damaturu, Benisheikh, Mainuk, Shuwari, Dikwa and LakeChad.
| Shortest distance by air | 276 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 284 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 3 h 31 min |
| Fuel amount | 22.7 L |
| Fuel cost | 33.6 GBP |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Potiskum | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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A3 19 km, 14 min
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| Mamudo | 19 km | 14 min | 0.7 L | |
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A3 11 km, 08 min
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| Damagum | 31 km | 22 min | 2.4 L | |
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A3 2 km, 01 min
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| Alhaji | 32 km | 24 min | 2.5 L | |
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A3 29 km, 21 min
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| Ngelzarma | 62 km | 46 min | 2.7 L | |
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A3 35 km, 26 min
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| Damaturu | 96 km | 1 h 12 min | 7.2 L | |
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A3 44 km, 32 min
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| Benisheikh | 140 km | 1 h 45 min | 8.3 L | |
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A3 44 km, 32 min
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| Mainuk | 184 km | 2 h 17 min | 14.2 L | |
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A3 52 km, 37 min
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| Shuwari | 235 km | 2 h 55 min | 18.8 L | |
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A3 49 km, 36 min
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| Mafa | 284 km | 3 h 31 min | 18.9 L | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Potiskum to Mafa?
Fuel cost: 33.6 GBP
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 284 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.48 GBP / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Potiskum to Mafa?
Driving time: 3 h 31 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 12 km with a maximum speed 96 km/h = 7 min
- 272 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 3 h 24 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Potiskum to Mafa by land?
The distance between Potiskum and Mafa is 284 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Potiskum and Mafa respectively.
How far is Potiskum to Mafa by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Potiskum and Mafa is 276 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Potiskum and Mafa respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Potiskum from Mafa by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 20 min to cover the distance of 276 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 15 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Potiskum to Mafa?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 9 min to cover the distance of 276 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 18 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Potiskum and Mafa?
The halfway point between Potiskum and Mafa is Benisheikh. It is located about 2 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Benisheikh to Potiskum is 140 km and driving will take about 1 h 45 min. The road between Benisheikh and Mafa has length 144 km and will take approximately 1 h 46 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Potiskum in relation to Mafa?
Potiskum is located 276 km west of Mafa.
Potiskum has geographic coordinates: latitude 11.71226, longitude 11.07627.
Mafa has geographic coordinates: latitude 11.9238, longitude 13.6007.
Which highway goes from Potiskum to Mafa?
The route from Potiskum to Mafa follows A3.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- F.131: 4 km
