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How far is Gao from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 4859 miles / 7820 kilometers / 4223 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4859.194 miles
  • 7820.114 kilometers
  • 4222.524 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
  • 4852.960 miles
  • 7810.082 kilometers
  • 4217.107 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 Washington D.C. to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Gao International Airport is 9 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Gao generates about 566 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 566 kilograms equals 1 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
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