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How far is Gao from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 5375 miles / 8650 kilometers / 4670 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5374.587 miles
  • 8649.559 kilometers
  • 4670.388 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
  • 5367.436 miles
  • 8638.051 kilometers
  • 4664.175 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 Chicago to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gao International Airport is 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Gao generates about 633 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 633 kilograms equals 1 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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