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How far is Gao from Maroua?

The distance between Maroua (Salak Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1039 miles / 1672 kilometers / 903 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maroua (MVR) to Gao (GAQ) is 1361 miles / 2191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 52 minutes.

Salak Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Maroua to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1038.944 miles
  • 1672.018 kilometers
  • 902.818 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
  • 1038.571 miles
  • 1671.418 kilometers
  • 902.494 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 Maroua to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Salak Airport to Gao International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salak Airport (MVR) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Maroua to Gao generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Maroua to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salak Airport (MVR) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Salak Airport
City: Maroua
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: MVR
ICAO Code: FKKL
Coordinates: 10°27′5″N, 14°15′26″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