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How far is Kumasi from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Kumasi (Kumasi Airport) is 664 miles / 1069 kilometers / 577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Kumasi (KMS) is 974 miles / 1567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 48 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Kumasi Airport

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Distance from Gao to Kumasi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 664.056 miles
  • 1068.694 kilometers
  • 577.049 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
  • 667.392 miles
  • 1074.064 kilometers
  • 579.948 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 Kumasi?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Kumasi Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Kumasi?

There is no time difference between Gao and Kumasi.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Kumasi Airport (KMS)

On average, flying from Gao to Kumasi generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 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 Kumasi

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

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 Kumasi Airport
City: Kumasi
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: KMS
ICAO Code: DGSI
Coordinates: 6°42′52″N, 1°35′26″W