How far is Gao from Fortaleza?
The distance between Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 2972 miles / 4784 kilometers / 2583 nautical miles.
Fortaleza Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Fortaleza to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fortaleza to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2972.357 miles
- 4783.545 kilometers
- 2582.908 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- 2973.029 miles
- 4784.626 kilometers
- 2583.491 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 Fortaleza to Gao?
The estimated flight time from Fortaleza Airport to Gao International Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fortaleza and Gao?
The time difference between Fortaleza and Gao is 3 hours. Gao is 3 hours ahead of Fortaleza.
Flight carbon footprint between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Fortaleza to Gao generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Fortaleza to Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Fortaleza Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fortaleza |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | FOR |
| ICAO Code: | SBFZ |
| Coordinates: | 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |