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How far is Maasai Mara from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Maasai Mara (Mara Serena Airport) is 2681 miles / 4315 kilometers / 2330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Maasai Mara (MRE) is 3841 miles / 6182 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 52 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Mara Serena Airport

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2681
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4315
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2330
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Distance from Gao to Maasai Mara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2681.290 miles
  • 4315.117 kilometers
  • 2329.977 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
  • 2681.693 miles
  • 4315.766 kilometers
  • 2330.327 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 Maasai Mara?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Mara Serena Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Mara Serena Airport (MRE)

On average, flying from Gao to Maasai Mara generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 654 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 Maasai Mara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Mara Serena Airport (MRE).

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 Mara Serena Airport
City: Maasai Mara
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MRE
ICAO Code: HKMS
Coordinates: 1°24′21″S, 35°0′29″E