How far is Nairobi from Gao?
The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 2796 miles / 4500 kilometers / 2430 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Nairobi (NBO) is 3828 miles / 6161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 26 minutes.
Gao International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Gao to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gao to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2796.022 miles
- 4499.761 kilometers
- 2429.677 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- 2796.104 miles
- 4499.893 kilometers
- 2429.748 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 Gao to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gao and Nairobi?
The time difference between Gao and Nairobi is 3 hours. Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Gao.
Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Gao to Nairobi generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gao to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |