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How far is Tripoli from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Tripoli (Mitiga International Airport) is 1415 miles / 2278 kilometers / 1230 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Tripoli (MJI) is 2147 miles / 3455 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 38 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Mitiga International Airport

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1415
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2278
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1230
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Distance from Gao to Tripoli

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1415.270 miles
  • 2277.656 kilometers
  • 1229.836 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
  • 1417.989 miles
  • 2282.032 kilometers
  • 1232.199 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 Tripoli?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Mitiga International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Mitiga International Airport (MJI)

On average, flying from Gao to Tripoli generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Tripoli

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

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 Mitiga International Airport
City: Tripoli
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: MJI
ICAO Code: HLLM
Coordinates: 32°53′38″N, 13°16′33″E