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How far is Sofia from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

Gao International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Gao to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2287.732 miles
  • 3681.749 kilometers
  • 1987.985 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
  • 2290.591 miles
  • 3686.350 kilometers
  • 1990.470 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 Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Sofia Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Gao to Sofia generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gao to Sofia

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

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 Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E