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How far is Gao from Garoua?

The distance between Garoua (Garoua International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1019 miles / 1640 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Garoua (GOU) to Gao (GAQ) is 1331 miles / 2142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 37 minutes.

Garoua International Airport – Gao International Airport

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1019
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1640
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886
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Distance from Garoua to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1019.201 miles
  • 1640.245 kilometers
  • 885.661 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
  • 1019.311 miles
  • 1640.423 kilometers
  • 885.757 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 Garoua to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Garoua International Airport to Gao International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Garoua International Airport (GOU) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Garoua to Gao generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Garoua to Gao

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

Airport information

Origin Garoua International Airport
City: Garoua
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: GOU
ICAO Code: FKKR
Coordinates: 9°20′9″N, 13°22′12″E
Destination 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