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How far is Gao from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 4177 miles / 6723 kilometers / 3630 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4177.336 miles
  • 6722.771 kilometers
  • 3630.006 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
  • 4183.675 miles
  • 6732.973 kilometers
  • 3635.514 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 São Paulo to Gao?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Gao International Airport is 8 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Gao generates about 479 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 479 kilograms equals 1 055 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W
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