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How far is Gao from Abuja?

The distance between Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 699 miles / 1124 kilometers / 607 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abuja (ABV) to Gao (GAQ) is 850 miles / 1368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 35 minutes.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Abuja to Gao

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abuja to Gao. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 698.714 miles
  • 1124.471 kilometers
  • 607.166 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
  • 700.092 miles
  • 1126.689 kilometers
  • 608.364 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 Abuja to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Gao International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Abuja to Gao generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abuja to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E
Destination Gao International Airport
City: Gao
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: GAQ
ICAO Code: GAGO
Coordinates: 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W