How far is Gao from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Gao (GAQ) is 739 miles / 1189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 33 minutes.

Distance from Bamako to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 590.361 miles
• 950.093 kilometers
• 513.009 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

• 590.278 miles
• 949.960 kilometers
• 512.937 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 Bamako to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Gao International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bamako and Gao?

There is no time difference between Bamako and Gao.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Bamako to Gao generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bamako to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin	Bamako–Sénou International Airport
City:	Bamako
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	BKO
ICAO Code:	GABS
Coordinates:	12°32′0″N, 7°56′59″W

Destination	Gao International Airport
City:	Gao
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	GAQ
ICAO Code:	GAGO
Coordinates:	16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W