How far is Dakhla from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) is 1155 miles / 1859 kilometers / 1004 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Dakhla (VIL) is 2145 miles / 3452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 14 minutes.

Distance from Gao to Dakhla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1154.918 miles
• 1858.661 kilometers
• 1003.597 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

• 1154.534 miles
• 1858.042 kilometers
• 1003.263 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 Dakhla?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Dakhla Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Dakhla?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Dakhla Airport (VIL)

On average, flying from Gao to Dakhla generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 352 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 Dakhla

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

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	Dakhla Airport
City:	Dakhla
Country:	Western Sahara
IATA Code:	VIL
ICAO Code:	GMMH
Coordinates:	23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″W