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How far is Sfax from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Sfax (Sfax–Thyna International Airport) is 1434 miles / 2308 kilometers / 1246 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Sfax (SFA) is 1841 miles / 2962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 58 minutes.

Gao International Airport – Sfax–Thyna International Airport

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2308
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Distance from Gao to Sfax

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1434.022 miles
  • 2307.835 kilometers
  • 1246.131 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
  • 1437.651 miles
  • 2313.675 kilometers
  • 1249.285 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 Sfax?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Sfax–Thyna International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Sfax–Thyna International Airport (SFA)

On average, flying from Gao to Sfax generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 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 Sfax

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Sfax–Thyna International Airport (SFA).

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 Sfax–Thyna International Airport
City: Sfax
Country: Tunisia Flag of Tunisia
IATA Code: SFA
ICAO Code: DTTX
Coordinates: 34°43′4″N, 10°41′27″E