How far is Gao from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 2204 miles / 3547 kilometers / 1915 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Gao (GAQ) is 4185 miles / 6735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 10 minutes.

Distance from Cairo to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2204.161 miles
• 3547.253 kilometers
• 1915.363 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

• 2202.887 miles
• 3545.203 kilometers
• 1914.256 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 Cairo to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Gao International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Gao?

The time difference between Cairo and Gao is 2 hours. Gao is 2 hours behind Cairo.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Cairo to Gao generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairo to Gao

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

Airport information

Origin	Cairo International Airport
City:	Cairo
Country:	Egypt
IATA Code:	CAI
ICAO Code:	HECA
Coordinates:	30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E

Destination	Gao International Airport
City:	Gao
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	GAQ
ICAO Code:	GAGO
Coordinates:	16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W