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How far is Accra from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 732 miles / 1177 kilometers / 636 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Accra (ACC) is 1049 miles / 1689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 47 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Kotoka International Airport

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Distance from Gao to Accra

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gao to Accra. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 731.635 miles
  • 1177.453 kilometers
  • 635.774 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
  • 735.457 miles
  • 1183.603 kilometers
  • 639.095 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 Gao to Accra?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Accra?

There is no time difference between Gao and Accra.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

On average, flying from Gao to Accra generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gao to Accra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).

Airport information

Origin Gao International Airport
City: Gao
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: GAQ
ICAO Code: GAGO
Coordinates: 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W
Destination Kotoka International Airport
City: Accra
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: ACC
ICAO Code: DGAA
Coordinates: 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W