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How far is Gao from Port Harcourt?

The distance between Port Harcourt (Port Harcourt International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Harcourt (PHC) to Gao (GAQ) is 1196 miles / 1925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 32 minutes.

Port Harcourt International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Port Harcourt to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 904.940 miles
  • 1456.360 kilometers
  • 786.371 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
  • 908.090 miles
  • 1461.429 kilometers
  • 789.109 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 Port Harcourt to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Port Harcourt International Airport to Gao International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Port Harcourt to Gao generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Harcourt to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Port Harcourt International Airport
City: Port Harcourt
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: PHC
ICAO Code: DNPO
Coordinates: 5°0′55″N, 6°56′58″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