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How far is Gao from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1421 miles / 2287 kilometers / 1235 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Algiers (ALG) to Gao (GAQ) is 1757 miles / 2827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 27 minutes.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1421.278 miles
  • 2287.325 kilometers
  • 1235.057 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
  • 1426.169 miles
  • 2295.196 kilometers
  • 1239.307 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 Algiers to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Gao International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Algiers to Gao generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Algiers to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″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