How far is Gao from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1143 miles / 1839 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Gao (GAQ) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 18 minutes.

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)

• 1142.973 miles
• 1839.437 kilometers
• 993.216 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

• 1141.489 miles
• 1837.048 kilometers
• 991.926 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport to Gao International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Gao?

There is no time difference between Dakar and Gao.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Dakar to Gao generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin	Blaise Diagne International Airport
City:	Dakar
Country:	Senegal
IATA Code:	DSS
ICAO Code:	GOBD
Coordinates:	14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W

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