How far is Gao from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 4837 miles / 7785 kilometers / 4204 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4837.336 miles
- 7784.937 kilometers
- 4203.530 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- 4831.143 miles
- 7774.971 kilometers
- 4198.149 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 Washington D.C. to Gao?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gao International Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Gao?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Gao generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |