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How far is Gao from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1522 miles / 2449 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Sal to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1521.685 miles
  • 2448.914 kilometers
  • 1322.308 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
  • 1519.579 miles
  • 2445.525 kilometers
  • 1320.478 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 Sal to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Gao International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Sal to Gao generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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