How far is Gao from Timbuktu?
The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 202 miles / 325 kilometers / 175 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Gao (GAQ) is 1047 miles / 1685 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 34 minutes.
Timbuktu Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Timbuktu to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Timbuktu to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 201.910 miles
- 324.942 kilometers
- 175.455 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- 201.663 miles
- 324.546 kilometers
- 175.241 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 Timbuktu to Gao?
The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Gao International Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Timbuktu and Gao?
Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Timbuktu to Gao generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Timbuktu to Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |