How far is Gao from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1170 miles / 1883 kilometers / 1017 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Gao (GAQ) is 1527 miles / 2457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 55 minutes.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1169.999 miles
- 1882.930 kilometers
- 1016.701 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- 1168.469 miles
- 1880.469 kilometers
- 1015.372 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 Dakar to Gao?
The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Gao International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Gao?
Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Dakar to Gao generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DKR |
| ICAO Code: | GOOY |
| Coordinates: | 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |