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How far is Tamale from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Tamale (Tamale Airport) is 464 miles / 746 kilometers / 403 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Tamale (TML) is 730 miles / 1175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 13 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Tamale Airport

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Distance from Gao to Tamale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 463.590 miles
  • 746.077 kilometers
  • 402.849 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
  • 465.909 miles
  • 749.808 kilometers
  • 404.864 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 Tamale?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Tamale Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Tamale?

There is no time difference between Gao and Tamale.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Tamale Airport (TML)

On average, flying from Gao to Tamale generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 206 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 Tamale

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

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 Tamale Airport
City: Tamale
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TML
ICAO Code: DGLE
Coordinates: 9°33′25″N, 0°51′47″W