How far is Gao from Windhoek?
The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 2913 miles / 4688 kilometers / 2532 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Gao (GAQ) is 4168 miles / 6707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 47 minutes.
Hosea Kutako International Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Windhoek to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Windhoek to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2913.259 miles
- 4688.436 kilometers
- 2531.553 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- 2925.342 miles
- 4707.882 kilometers
- 2542.053 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 Windhoek to Gao?
The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Gao International Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Windhoek and Gao?
The time difference between Windhoek and Gao is 2 hours. Gao is 2 hours behind Windhoek.
Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Windhoek to Gao generates about 324 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 324 kilograms equals 714 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Windhoek to Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Hosea Kutako International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Windhoek |
| Country: | Namibia  |
| IATA Code: | WDH |
| ICAO Code: | FYWH |
| Coordinates: | 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″E |
| Destination | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |