How far is Gao from Smara?

The distance between Smara (Smara Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1041 miles / 1675 kilometers / 904 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smara (SMW) to Gao (GAQ) is 2561 miles / 4121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Smara to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1040.781 miles
• 1674.975 kilometers
• 904.414 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

• 1042.055 miles
• 1677.024 kilometers
• 905.521 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 Smara to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Smara Airport to Gao International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Smara and Gao?

The time difference between Smara and Gao is 1 hour. Gao is 1 hour behind Smara.

Flight carbon footprint between Smara Airport (SMW) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Smara to Gao generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Smara to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smara Airport (SMW) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin	Smara Airport
City:	Smara
Country:	Western Sahara
IATA Code:	SMW
ICAO Code:	GMMA
Coordinates:	26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W

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