Current Date And Time In Gao, Mali
Friday, 31 July 2026
01:41:33 GMT
Capital: Gao
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 685,000
Area: 170,572.00 km²
State Code: 7
Find states and regions closest to Gao in Mali with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Mali and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Mali
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Gao from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ménaka | 164 mi | 263 km | 142 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Kidal | 178 mi | 287 km | 155 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Tillabéri Region | 184 mi | 295 km | 159 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Tombouctou | 200 mi | 321 km | 173 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Centre-Nord | 222 mi | 357 km | 193 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Nord | 232 mi | 374 km | 202 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Niamey | 240 mi | 386 km | 208 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Est | 272 mi | 438 km | 236 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Plateau-Central | 287 mi | 462 km | 249 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Centre | 289 mi | 465 km | 251 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Gao by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gao supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Burkina Faso | 403 mi | 648 km | 350 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Mauritania | 511 mi | 823 km | 444 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Guinea | 651 mi | 1,047 km | 565 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Ghana | 694 mi | 1,117 km | 603 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Togo | 698 mi | 1,124 km | 606 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Gao. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Gao (You) | Mali | 685,000 | 170,572 | 4.00 |
| Ménaka | Mali | 142,000 | 81,040 | 1.80 |
| Kidal | Mali | 95,000 | 151,450 | 0.60 |
| Tillabéri Region | Niger | 2,572,125 | 89,623 | 13.31 |
| Tombouctou | Mali | 905,000 | 56 | 1.80 |
| Centre-Nord | Burkina Faso | 1,797,000 | 19,829 | 90.76 |
| Nord | Burkina Faso | 1,715,000 | 16,207 | 81.05 |
| Niamey | Niger | 1,302,910 | 983 | 1,324.81 |
| Est | Burkina Faso | 1,896,000 | 36,256 | 40.61 |
| Plateau-Central | Burkina Faso | 3,265,000 | 8,545 | 1,164.00 |
| Centre | Burkina Faso | — | 2,805 | — |
How does Gao rank within Mali? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Gao appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Gao is a state or region within Mali in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Gao is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Gao by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Mali page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Gao using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Gao.
Knowing the distance from Gao to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Mali. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Gao map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Gao to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Gao table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Gao below the states table, or compare all Mali states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Mali state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.