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How far is Gao from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 3097 miles / 4985 kilometers / 2692 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Gao International Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3097.371 miles
  • 4984.736 kilometers
  • 2691.542 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
  • 3098.794 miles
  • 4987.025 kilometers
  • 2692.778 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 Zanzibar to Gao?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Gao International Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Gao generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 763 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Gao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).

Airport information

Origin Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
City: Zanzibar
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: ZNZ
ICAO Code: HTZA
Coordinates: 6°13′19″S, 39°13′29″E
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