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How far is Gao from Libreville?

The distance between Libreville (Léon-Mba International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Libreville (LBV) to Gao (GAQ) is 2099 miles / 3378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 12 minutes.

Léon-Mba International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Libreville to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1261.056 miles
  • 2029.474 kilometers
  • 1095.828 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
  • 1265.653 miles
  • 2036.872 kilometers
  • 1099.823 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 Libreville to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Léon-Mba International Airport to Gao International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Libreville to Gao generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Libreville to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Léon-Mba International Airport (LBV) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Léon-Mba International Airport
City: Libreville
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: LBV
ICAO Code: FOOL
Coordinates: 0°27′30″N, 9°24′44″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