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How far is Maiduguri from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Maiduguri (Maiduguri International Airport) is 928 miles / 1494 kilometers / 807 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Maiduguri (MIU) is 1208 miles / 1944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 41 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Maiduguri International Airport

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Distance from Gao to Maiduguri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 928.410 miles
  • 1494.131 kilometers
  • 806.766 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
  • 927.812 miles
  • 1493.168 kilometers
  • 806.246 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 Maiduguri?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Maiduguri International Airport (MIU)

On average, flying from Gao to Maiduguri generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 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 Maiduguri

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

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 Maiduguri International Airport
City: Maiduguri
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MIU
ICAO Code: DNMA
Coordinates: 11°51′19″N, 13°4′51″E