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How far is Makurdi from Gamba?

The distance between Gamba (Gamba Airport) and Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) is 727 miles / 1171 kilometers / 632 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gamba (GAX) to Makurdi (MDI) is 1363 miles / 2193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 45 minutes.

Gamba Airport – Makurdi Airport

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727
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1171
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632
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Distance from Gamba to Makurdi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gamba to Makurdi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 727.475 miles
  • 1170.757 kilometers
  • 632.158 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
  • 731.435 miles
  • 1177.131 kilometers
  • 635.600 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 Gamba to Makurdi?

The estimated flight time from Gamba Airport to Makurdi Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gamba and Makurdi?

There is no time difference between Gamba and Makurdi.

Flight carbon footprint between Gamba Airport (GAX) and Makurdi Airport (MDI)

On average, flying from Gamba to Makurdi generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gamba to Makurdi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gamba Airport (GAX) and Makurdi Airport (MDI).

Airport information

Origin Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E
Destination Makurdi Airport
City: Makurdi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MDI
ICAO Code: DNMK
Coordinates: 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″E