How far is Gao from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 702 miles / 1130 kilometers / 610 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Gao (GAQ) is 970 miles / 1561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 15 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 701.887 miles
- 1129.577 kilometers
- 609.923 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- 705.069 miles
- 1134.699 kilometers
- 612.688 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 Lagos to Gao?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Gao International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Gao?
The time difference between Lagos and Gao is 1 hour. Gao is 1 hour behind Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Lagos to Gao generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lagos to Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |