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How far is Gao from Bangui?

The distance between Bangui (Bangui M'Poko International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1499 miles / 2412 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangui (BGF) to Gao (GAQ) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 59 minutes.

Bangui M'Poko International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Bangui to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1498.711 miles
  • 2411.942 kilometers
  • 1302.344 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
  • 1499.740 miles
  • 2413.597 kilometers
  • 1303.238 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 Bangui to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Bangui M'Poko International Airport to Gao International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Bangui to Gao generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangui to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Bangui M'Poko International Airport
City: Bangui
Country: Central African Republic Flag of Central African Republic
IATA Code: BGF
ICAO Code: FEFF
Coordinates: 4°23′54″N, 18°31′7″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