How far is Gao from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 3479 miles / 5599 kilometers / 3023 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gao (GAQ) is 4934 miles / 7940 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 6 minutes.
OR Tambo 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)- 3478.832 miles
- 5598.638 kilometers
- 3023.023 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- 3489.956 miles
- 5616.540 kilometers
- 3032.689 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 OR Tambo International Airport to Gao International Airport is 7 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Gao?
The time difference between Johannesburg and Gao is 2 hours. Gao is 2 hours behind Johannesburg.
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Gao generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 864 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 OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |