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How far is Bukoba from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) is 2484 miles / 3998 kilometers / 2159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 3421 miles / 5506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 8 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Bukoba Airport

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Distance from Gao to Bukoba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2484.311 miles
  • 3998.111 kilometers
  • 2158.807 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
  • 2485.188 miles
  • 3999.522 kilometers
  • 2159.569 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 Bukoba?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Bukoba Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ)

On average, flying from Gao to Bukoba generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 603 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 Bukoba

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

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 Bukoba Airport
City: Bukoba
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: BKZ
ICAO Code: HTBU
Coordinates: 1°17′59″S, 31°47′59″E