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How far is Gao from Axum?

The distance between Axum (Axum Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 2589 miles / 4167 kilometers / 2250 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Axum (AXU) to Gao (GAQ) is 3583 miles / 5767 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 37 minutes.

Axum Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Axum to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2589.418 miles
  • 4167.264 kilometers
  • 2250.142 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
  • 2585.980 miles
  • 4161.731 kilometers
  • 2247.155 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 Axum to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Axum Airport to Gao International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Axum Airport (AXU) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Axum to Gao generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Axum to Gao

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

Airport information

Origin Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″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