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How far is Port Harcourt from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Port Harcourt (Port Harcourt International Airport) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Port Harcourt (PHC) is 1196 miles / 1924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 34 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Port Harcourt International Airport

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Distance from Gao to Port Harcourt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 904.940 miles
  • 1456.360 kilometers
  • 786.371 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
  • 908.090 miles
  • 1461.429 kilometers
  • 789.109 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 Port Harcourt?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)

On average, flying from Gao to Port Harcourt generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Port Harcourt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC).

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 Port Harcourt International Airport
City: Port Harcourt
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: PHC
ICAO Code: DNPO
Coordinates: 5°0′55″N, 6°56′58″E