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How far is Calabar from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 960 miles / 1545 kilometers / 834 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Calabar (CBQ) is 1283 miles / 2065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 50 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport

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Distance from Gao to Calabar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 960.045 miles
  • 1545.043 kilometers
  • 834.256 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
  • 962.912 miles
  • 1549.656 kilometers
  • 836.748 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 Calabar?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)

On average, flying from Gao to Calabar generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Calabar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).

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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport
City: Calabar
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: CBQ
ICAO Code: DNCA
Coordinates: 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E