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How far is Lyon from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 2052 miles / 3303 kilometers / 1783 nautical miles.

Gao International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Gao to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2052.337 miles
  • 3302.917 kilometers
  • 1783.432 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
  • 2057.949 miles
  • 3311.949 kilometers
  • 1788.309 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 Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Gao to Lyon generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gao to Lyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

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 Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E