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How far is Gao from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 5593 miles / 9000 kilometers / 4860 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5592.614 miles
  • 9000.440 kilometers
  • 4859.849 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
  • 5585.178 miles
  • 8988.473 kilometers
  • 4853.387 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 Minneapolis to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gao International Airport is 11 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Gao generates about 662 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 662 kilograms equals 1 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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