How far is Gao from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 3664 miles / 5897 kilometers / 3184 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Gao (GAQ) is 5059 miles / 8142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 112 hours 59 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3664.290 miles
- 5897.103 kilometers
- 3184.181 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- 3679.290 miles
- 5921.243 kilometers
- 3197.216 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 Cape Town to Gao?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Gao International Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Gao?
The time difference between Cape Town and Gao is 2 hours. Gao is 2 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Gao generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 914 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |