How far is Smara from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 1041 miles / 1675 kilometers / 904 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Smara (SMW) is 2561 miles / 4121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Gao to Smara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1040.781 miles
• 1674.975 kilometers
• 904.414 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

• 1042.055 miles
• 1677.024 kilometers
• 905.521 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 Smara?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Smara Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Smara?

The time difference between Gao and Smara is 1 hour. Smara is 1 hour ahead of Gao.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Smara Airport (SMW)

On average, flying from Gao to Smara generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Smara

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

Airport information

Origin	Gao International Airport
City:	Gao
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	GAQ
ICAO Code:	GAGO
Coordinates:	16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W

Destination	Smara Airport
City:	Smara
Country:	Western Sahara
IATA Code:	SMW
ICAO Code:	GMMA
Coordinates:	26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W