How far is Sirte from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Sirte (Ghardabiya Airbase) is 1462 miles / 2352 kilometers / 1270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Sirte (SRX) is 2503 miles / 4028 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 14 minutes.

Distance from Gao to Sirte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1461.507 miles
• 2352.068 kilometers
• 1270.015 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

• 1463.076 miles
• 2354.592 kilometers
• 1271.378 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 Sirte?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Ghardabiya Airbase is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Sirte?

The time difference between Gao and Sirte is 2 hours. Sirte is 2 hours ahead of Gao.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Ghardabiya Airbase (SRX)

On average, flying from Gao to Sirte generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Sirte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Ghardabiya Airbase (SRX).

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	Ghardabiya Airbase
City:	Sirte
Country:	Libya
IATA Code:	SRX
ICAO Code:	HLGD
Coordinates:	31°3′48″N, 16°35′41″E