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How far is Ouagadougou from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Ouagadougou (Ouagadougou Airport) is 286 miles / 461 kilometers / 249 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Ouagadougou (OUA) is 424 miles / 683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 44 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Ouagadougou Airport

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Distance from Gao to Ouagadougou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 286.210 miles
  • 460.610 kilometers
  • 248.710 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
  • 287.415 miles
  • 462.550 kilometers
  • 249.757 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 Ouagadougou?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Ouagadougou Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Ouagadougou?

There is no time difference between Gao and Ouagadougou.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)

On average, flying from Gao to Ouagadougou generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 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 Ouagadougou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ouagadougou Airport
City: Ouagadougou
Country: Burkina Faso Flag of Burkina Faso
IATA Code: OUA
ICAO Code: DFFD
Coordinates: 12°21′11″N, 1°30′44″W