How far is Dakar from Gao?

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

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Dakar (DSS) is 1493 miles / 2403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Gao to Dakar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gao to Dakar. 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 Gao to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Dakar?

There is no time difference between Gao and Dakar.

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

On average, flying from Gao to Dakar 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 Gao to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Airport information

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

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