Distance from Gao to Tarawa

The distance between Gao, Mali and Tarawa, Kiribati is 17,916 kilometers (11,132 miles).

Gao, Mali

Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

From Gao to Tarawa, the straight-line distance is 17,916 kilometers, heading north. Gao is situated at an altitude of 257 meters above sea level, while Tarawa is at only 6 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 1-2 days
Jet fighter 18-20 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Gao, Mali

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Bamako

Coordinates: 16.2717° N 0.0447° W

Elevation: 257 m (843 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Gao (GAQ)
  • Timbuktu Airport (TOM)
  • Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)
  • Ouahigouya Airport (OUG)
  • Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
Tarawa, Kiribati

Local time:

Time Zone: Pacific/Tarawa

Coordinates: 1.3278° N 172.977° E

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Bonriki International Airport (TRW)
  • Maiana Airport (MNK)
  • Abaiang Airport (ABF)
  • Marakei Airport (MZK)
  • Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA)

Other distances from Gao

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Gao to Bamako 946 km
From Gao to Sikasso 818 km
From Gao to Koutiala 726 km
From Gao to Ségou 738 km
From Gao to Kayes 1,240 km

Other distances from Tarawa

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tarawa to Betio Village 7 km
From Tarawa to Bikenibeu Village 17 km
From Tarawa to Teaoraereke Village 4 km
From Tarawa to Bairiki Village 0 km
From Tarawa to Eita Village 12 km

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Sydney, Australia Sevilla, Spain 17,927 km
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