How far is Gao from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 2796 miles / 4500 kilometers / 2430 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Gao (GAQ) is 3830 miles / 6163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 29 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2796.022 miles
- 4499.761 kilometers
- 2429.677 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- 2796.104 miles
- 4499.893 kilometers
- 2429.748 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 Nairobi to Gao?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Gao International Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Gao?
The time difference between Nairobi and Gao is 3 hours. Gao is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Gao generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |