How far is Gao from Maiduguri?
The distance between Maiduguri (Maiduguri International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 928 miles / 1494 kilometers / 807 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Maiduguri (MIU) to Gao (GAQ) is 1209 miles / 1945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 43 minutes.
Maiduguri International Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Maiduguri to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maiduguri to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 928.410 miles
- 1494.131 kilometers
- 806.766 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- 927.812 miles
- 1493.168 kilometers
- 806.246 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 Maiduguri to Gao?
The estimated flight time from Maiduguri International Airport to Gao International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Maiduguri and Gao?
The time difference between Maiduguri and Gao is 1 hour. Gao is 1 hour behind Maiduguri.
Flight carbon footprint between Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Maiduguri to Gao generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Maiduguri to Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Maiduguri International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maiduguri |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | MIU |
| ICAO Code: | DNMA |
| Coordinates: | 11°51′19″N, 13°4′51″E |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |