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How far is Riga from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 3071 miles / 4943 kilometers / 2669 nautical miles.

Gao International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Gao to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3071.166 miles
  • 4942.562 kilometers
  • 2668.770 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
  • 3074.913 miles
  • 4948.593 kilometers
  • 2672.026 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 Riga?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Riga International Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Gao to Riga generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gao to Riga

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

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 Riga International Airport
City: Riga
Country: Latvia Flag of Latvia
IATA Code: RIX
ICAO Code: EVRA
Coordinates: 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E