How far is Gao from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1566 miles / 2521 kilometers / 1361 nautical miles.

Distance from Praia to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1566.289 miles
• 2520.698 kilometers
• 1361.068 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

• 1564.192 miles
• 2517.323 kilometers
• 1359.246 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 Praia to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Gao International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Praia and Gao?

The time difference between Praia and Gao is 1 hour. Gao is 1 hour ahead of Praia.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Praia to Gao generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin	Nelson Mandela International Airport
City:	Praia
Country:	Cape Verde
IATA Code:	RAI
ICAO Code:	GVNP
Coordinates:	14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W

Destination	Gao International Airport
City:	Gao
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	GAQ
ICAO Code:	GAGO
Coordinates:	16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W