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How far is Bissau from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Bissau (Osvaldo Vieira International Airport) is 1091 miles / 1757 kilometers / 948 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Bissau (OXB) is 1455 miles / 2341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 48 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Osvaldo Vieira International Airport

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Distance from Gao to Bissau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1091.474 miles
  • 1756.557 kilometers
  • 948.465 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
  • 1090.558 miles
  • 1755.083 kilometers
  • 947.669 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 Bissau?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Bissau?

There is no time difference between Gao and Bissau.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB)

On average, flying from Gao to Bissau generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 345 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 Bissau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB).

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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
City: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau Flag of Guinea-Bissau
IATA Code: OXB
ICAO Code: GGOV
Coordinates: 11°53′41″N, 15°39′13″W