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How far is Yaoundé from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Yaoundé (NSI) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 53 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

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1013
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Distance from Gao to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1165.576 miles
  • 1875.813 kilometers
  • 1012.858 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
  • 1168.284 miles
  • 1880.170 kilometers
  • 1015.211 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)

On average, flying from Gao to Yaoundé generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Yaoundé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).

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 Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E