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How far is Gao from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yaoundé (NSI) to Gao (GAQ) is 1552 miles / 2497 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 52 minutes.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Gao International Airport

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1013
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Distance from Yaoundé to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1165.576 miles
  • 1875.813 kilometers
  • 1012.858 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
  • 1168.284 miles
  • 1880.170 kilometers
  • 1015.211 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 Yaoundé to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Gao International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Gao generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yaoundé to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″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