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How far is Shakawe from Garoua?

The distance between Garoua (Garoua International Airport) and Shakawe (Shakawe Airport) is 1990 miles / 3203 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Garoua (GOU) to Shakawe (SWX) is 2942 miles / 4735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 18 minutes.

Garoua International Airport – Shakawe Airport

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1990
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3203
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Distance from Garoua to Shakawe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1990.064 miles
  • 3202.697 kilometers
  • 1729.318 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
  • 1999.632 miles
  • 3218.096 kilometers
  • 1737.633 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 Shakawe?

The estimated flight time from Garoua International Airport to Shakawe Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Garoua International Airport (GOU) and Shakawe Airport (SWX)

On average, flying from Garoua to Shakawe generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Shakawe

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

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 Shakawe Airport
City: Shakawe
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: SWX
ICAO Code: FBSW
Coordinates: 18°22′26″S, 21°49′57″E