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How far is Gao from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 3456 miles / 5562 kilometers / 3003 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (HLA) to Gao (GAQ) is 4869 miles / 7836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 39 minutes.

Lanseria International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3455.944 miles
  • 5561.802 kilometers
  • 3003.133 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
  • 3467.070 miles
  • 5579.708 kilometers
  • 3012.802 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 Johannesburg to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Gao International Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Gao generates about 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 389 kilograms equals 858 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Gao

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

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″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