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How far is Gao from Harare?

The distance between Harare (Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 3163 miles / 5091 kilometers / 2749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harare (HRE) to Gao (GAQ) is 4840 miles / 7789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 17 minutes.

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Harare to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3163.334 miles
  • 5090.893 kilometers
  • 2748.862 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
  • 3170.905 miles
  • 5103.077 kilometers
  • 2755.441 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 Harare to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Gao International Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Harare to Gao generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harare to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
City: Harare
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: HRE
ICAO Code: FVHA
Coordinates: 17°55′54″S, 31°5′34″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